In 2013, we moved back to Austin after an 18 month adventure in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We were ready to buy our first house as a married couple. (Here's our very un- traditional story.) We wanted to live in central Austin and we really wanted a property with a rental unit, a … [Read more...]
Optimism Challenge Update
Note: This post is sponsored by Frost Bank. Thank you for supporting the brands I love! We're half way through of the 30 Day Opt For Optimism Challenge with Frost Bank! It's been a great refresher course in optimism for the kids and me, but I also love that the … [Read more...]
The Optimism Challenge
Note: This post is sponsored by Frost Bank. Thank you for supporting the brands I love! A few weeks ago, the kids and I were super excited to meet a friend for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Austin. She gave me directions to the marina, but it did not pull up in my GPS and I … [Read more...]
I do lunges while brushing my teeth and other easy exercises to do at home
Update: I wrote this silly exercise post 5 years ago, back in 2013, pre kids. I now have 2 little ones and I thought it would be fun to share how I keep up my home exercise "routine" these days. Routine is in quotes because there is no routine. Here's the quick update on my … [Read more...]
Christmas Cards {2017}
I've said it once, but I'll say it again (and again)... Snail mail and family pictures are two of my favorite things. This is likely why sending and receiving holiday cards is also my favorite! So many of my friends also have small kiddos and I love seeing their cute faces in my … [Read more...]
Our Father’s Day Tradition
Father's Day is right around the corner and I wanted to share my Father's Day trick... errr... I mean Father's day gift idea for my husband. I say trick because I don't know if this is Andy's idea of the perfect gift, but I think it is the cutest thing in history of ever. So, … [Read more...]
Meet Addie
This post is sponsored by Aflac. I was compensated for writing it, but all opinions are 100% mine. I'm excited to introduce y'all to the Wolfe family: Stephanie, Mathew, and their daughter, Addison. (Everyone calls her Addie!) I met Stephanie pre babies through a local blogger … [Read more...]
Christmas Cards {2016}
Happy December! Snail mail and family pictures are 2 of my favorite things. Which is why Chrsitmas cards are always high on my to do list this time of year. I love to send and receive all the cards. I started the holiday card tradition the year after we got married. (Just for … [Read more...]
Mila Monthly (The First 6 Months!)
UPDATE: I had a lot of requests for how we did the monthly photo shoot on white paper with a Sharpie! I spilled the beans! My baby girl is actually 8 months old and I am just now getting around to doing a 6 month update! That pretty much sums up my life right about now. Lots … [Read more...]
11 Tips for 2 Under 2
Maxwell and Amelia are 23 months apart. So to be fair, I only had 2 under 2 for 23 days. First tip: You're a rockstar mom and doing awesome! Don't be so hard on yourself, it will get easier. (Or at least this is what everyone keeps telling me!) My current situation is a one month … [Read more...]
16 Things I Learned About Giving Birth (+ our birth story)
Note: I’ve only given birth twice and I chose to do it without drugs at a birthing center. With that said, these things might/ probably do happen with epidurals in a hospital setting, but I really don’t know. All I know is that every persons birth experience is so different! I’m … [Read more...]
38 Week Maternity Pictures with Sarah
Well, I was really 38 weeks and 5 days when these pictures were taken. But, who's counting?! And if you compare today's belly to my 32 week preggo belly with Maxwell, wowzers. Another fun fact: Today is Andy and I's 4 year wedding anniversary! (We've been together for 10 years … [Read more...]
