Jan 1, 2013

New Year’s Eve: Glancing Backward, Leaping Forward To 2013

January 1, 2013 By

Another year is nearly in the history books. Overall? 2012 was fairly good for us. I don't think I could have dreamed it would go in the direction it did when we started the year, but that sudden turn … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: family time, holidays, memories


Dec 28, 2012

The Last Week In Photos (and A Little Text)

December 28, 2012 By

Whoa, hey, how's it going? Amazing how fast December can fly by when your to-do list is a mile long, right?We're in the first week of winter break here, which in our house results in two kids who are … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, Cosmo, family time, holidays, Mira, snow


Dec 19, 2012

Our Friendly Neighborhood Santa

December 19, 2012 By

I wanted to write about all that has been going on in my head the past several days. About the heartbreaking tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut. About my anger over the media trying to (wrongly) link … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: family time, holidays, love, people who don't suck


Dec 14, 2012

What’s In A Name?

December 14, 2012 By

Yesterday as I was driving the kids home from school, somehow the topic in the car shifted to names.Mira: "Mommy, my teacher's last name is the same as her husband's last name."Me: "OK."Mira (suddenly … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, big issues, love, other people's kids, school


Dec 10, 2012

Our Life As Seen Through Holiday Decorations (& Giveaway!)

December 10, 2012 By

Shortly after Thanksgiving, as soon as Aaron felt well enough after the flu, we pulled out the holiday decorations and set up the Christmas tree. I love that we always decorate the tree as a family, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: family time, holidays, memories, pop culture, reviews


Dec 7, 2012

A Love Letter To A Dog

December 7, 2012 By

It was just over a year ago that our family visited the local shelter for their Mingle with the Mutts event. It's a chance to see the dogs that the shelter has for adoption, and local rescue groups … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cosmo, daily life, love, memories


Dec 5, 2012

Mothers United in Nausea

December 5, 2012 By

I think the entire world is now aware that there will soon be a new heir to the British throne. The royals announced earlier this week that Kate (Duchess of Cambridge, wife to Prince William) was in … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, memories, pop culture, pregnancy