Guys, I had a WEIRD experience while taking Fox to the doctor today. (He’s fine BTW, just a little virus.) I keep running over this scenario in my head wondering if I did the right or wrong thing. Basically, we walk into the doctor’s…
I have done an unreasonable amount of thinking about the turn of the year and these past 365 days. 2015 will forever mark the year that I became a mom – the year my son was born just past midnight in February. This should…
Happy Monday everyone! I had a busy weekend filled with friends, cooking, and making big plans. Tyler’s 31st birthday is tomorrow and we are heading to Disneyland for a couple days, but before we hit the road I want to let you know about a…
Last week Tyler and I allowed Fox to open his very first Christmas present. Although we were excited to see how he would tear through the wrapping paper, we ultimately made the decision to fork over the goods when Fox seemed bored with his toys…
Lots of deep thoughts and soul searching as of late around these parts. Trying to strip off the excess and head back towards simplicity is tougher than it seems. For now I’m focusing on one of my favorite quotes by Epicurus, “Do not spoil…
Welcome to December and all things Christmas! I’ve been watching a lot of Christmas movies lately and I’ve noticed a few key things: There is always a character named Holly. There is always a character named Nick. Holly and Nick are always baking cookies in a…
It’s Cyber Monday and I am combing the Internet for deals on cold weather clothes. If you’re a frequent reader you’re probably thinking, “Um, you live in California – why would you need those?” And the answer is simple: for the first time in six…
The long weekend is wrapping up in my house with a busy Sunday, but I want to drop a quick note before it ends. We did Thanksgiving a bit different this year since we stayed in by ourselves as a trio. I cooked my…
The day after Thanksgiving always marks the day that we put up our “family” Christmas tree. We love the holiday season around here so we technically have two trees – one that goes up pretty much right after Halloween that’s more for show (white lights,…
Something funny happens when you get older. People tend to move away, get married and have children – everything changes. So when the holidays roll around it’s always interesting to see how deep-seated traditions stir into new ones. I’ve mentioned in past posts that…
I have to admit, I have a minor obsession with reality competition television shows. Specifically those which involve singing. That’s why I always find myself counting down the days to the premiere of each new season of The Voice on NBC. I find joy…
When I was small, our Christmas tree went up the day after Thanksgiving without fail. The boxes were brought down from the attic and my family spent the day unwrapping ornaments from bubble wrap and newspaper, reminiscing about when and where they were purchased. We…
If you don’t already follow me on Instagram you may not have seen that I was invited to take part in #TopKnotTalk. My favorite thing about Instagram is the friendships that I have made by connecting with others. I love that I can be…
You know the feeling of thinking you’ve prepared for something and realizing you actually knew nothing at all? Well that’s motherhood for you. I have to be honest and say that there are a few things that really hit me from left field. I…
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Easy Balsamic Glazed Penne with Sundried Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat Cheese
When it comes to the holidays I put my focus one place: family. Our traditions have deep roots and I look forward to them each and every year. Some of these include, but are not limited to, making up our own lines to the…