Archives for 2011

He’s Seven

My first baby is 7 today!! How is that possible? Here is his first picture, ever! and here he is today. He's come a LONG way from that day. He's now a very smart 1st grader and loves reading. He wants every Titanic book he can get his ... READ the POST

9 years

It's been NINE years since we said "I DO". Have you ever read our "Wedding Story" ? Well, why not? :) It's been a quick nine years. It's been an AMAZING nine years. It's been a fun nine years. We've had 3 children in nine years. We've lost 2 parents in nine years. (one each) We've ... READ the POST

Necklace winner

That's Amanda from Keep It Complicated! Amanda, I know where to find you. ;) I'm happy that so many of my friends helped me share this amazing story and are helping me ease Laurie into the blogging community so she can spread her mission to encourage parents to ... READ the POST

Rolling over and sweet potatos

Nathan had an eventful week. On November 22 he rolled over and on November 29th he ate sweet potatos. His first food. Yum. ... READ the POST

Brooke’s angel wings

I have a giveaway! I have a giveaway!!! I'm so excited. I have a giveaway! Creative Mamma was done for a day, so you get an extra day to enter and the choice between the amethyst necklace shown or this Longhorn necklace shown in the etsy shop. We all know how life can change in an instant. ... READ the POST

Cake pop attempt one

I made cake pops for the first time. I made cake BALLS about a year ago and that was a FLOP. What did I do different?! I used LESS icing. That is key. They rolled beautifully. They still are not perfect. What will I do differently in attempt number 2 (or 3?)? I will let the candy ... READ the POST