A SICK DAY

A SICK DAY

August 29, 2012

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my babe was sick yesterday. she went from feeling crummy with a fever, to feeling better, to feeling horrible with a very high fever. i hate when she is sick. there is no magical cure that mamas can give their babies. we just have to gather our strength, knowledge and all the love we can give.  after...

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HELLO MONDAY

HELLO MONDAY

August 27, 2012

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 linking up with the hello monday series on lisa leonard's blog. hello last week of august. which really means, hello birthday week. hello to getting back in our routine & a few new ones hello to the calendar full of playdates and fun things to do.   hello to the first signs...

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the weekend.

the weekend.

August 18, 2012

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via  it's saturday! we get to spend all day with m. i'm pretty excited! and... m's sister, her three kids and his brother are driving down from new york today to spend a week with us. it's been almost a year since we have seen them. we're excited to spend time with them. we'll get to finally...

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the gray house.

the gray house.

August 17, 2012

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we learned yesterday that as long as no one is working on the house, we are allowed to walk in & around it. we went right away! and i am thinking today that it was a mistake. because now i can't wait to move i...

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MOTHERHOOD

MOTHERHOOD

August 16, 2012

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after picking up the mess of crayons strewn across the room tonight, i looked up & saw this. our kid totally drew a heart.  and the amazement never ceases. this is what motherhood is all abou...

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today.

today.

August 16, 2012

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via today was a typical end of summer day. payed bills, ran some errands, went grocery shopping. but between getting caught in a rainstorm, stopping by the farmers market and seeing someone's house decorated for halloween already it's feeling like fall is right around the corner. we're going...

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BUBBLE BATH

BUBBLE BATH

August 16, 2012

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these dog days of summer are long. with manny working and hot days scaring us away from the park, we're getting pretty antsy and ready for fall. i try to put a little magic into our days. turn something ordinary into something fun and special. a few nights ago i let her take a bubble bath in...

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STUFF LIA SAYS

STUFF LIA SAYS

August 14, 2012

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i can't want it. when she doesn't want something. like her agua. or to pick up her toys. please & thank you. and an occasional bless you when someone sneezes. go away. stop, mama. no, mama. get in bed, mama. you know, anything to boss me around. what now?! m taught her that one... she...

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HAPPY MONDAY

HAPPY MONDAY

August 13, 2012

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this is what our lately has looked like. mini ice cream cones. bubbles & block parties. bracelets from mexico. chocolate muffins & nachos. family time. and i thought the end of summer would be the perfect time to read the harry potter books.  today has been relatively easy. besides...

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HOME SWEET HOME

HOME SWEET HOME

August 9, 2012

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the bottom left picture is how the house looks this week. it felt like forever before work started on our house. and now, it's going by so quickly. we were told once the siding is on, it'll feel like forever again before we see progress. i guess the insides take the longest. but we are excited! this...

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catching up.

catching up.

August 8, 2012

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  i've been under the social media radar for a few days. i took on the daunting task of cleaning out lia's closest. i'm trying to make the load we move into our new house a bit lighter. i am seriously anti-clutter. i finally finished most of it today. and did the dishes. bam. it's been a bit...

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MY FAVORITE THINGS

MY FAVORITE THINGS

August 3, 2012

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i'm thinking of starting a new series of blog posts | my favorite things. it's my way of collecting all the things i want to show to, share with & teach to lia. favorite books. heartwarming movies. inspiring words and lessons well-learned. the perfect cookie recipe. a moment between her father...

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just a normal day.

just a normal day.

August 2, 2012

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this is everyday life, most days. making messes because its fun. a lazy weiner dog. me, makeup less & tired. lia in her pajamas. i try to encourage her to help me cook and create things. try being the keyword. being a stay-at-home-mama means i am blessed enough to spend every ounce of my time...

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livy love sale!

livy love sale!

August 1, 2012

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okay ya'll, i wanted to blog about this really quick. i've read diana's blog for a while & i am absolutely in love with the prints in her shop. so i jumped at the chance of letting all of you know about her BIG sale coming up!   & here's a few of my favorite things.  1 |...

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