The Calm Before the Storm 2016….

For the last 11 years or so we have gone to dinner on December 23rd at PF Changs with Mimi, Papa, Auntie Ade, and Uncle Scotty (Uncle Fran, Aunt Sarah, and Baby Maizy when they are in town) and this tradition isn’t changing anytime soon. It really is one of our favorite evenings of the the season. Selfie with Auntie Ade I can’t believe how much has changed throughout the years. It all began just the five of us and now our family has more then doubled in size. It is truly a beautiful thing. Pf Changs 2015, PF Changs 2014  

It’s Been Way Too Long….

It’s Been Way Too Long….

Hello, Hello… I can’t believe how long it has been since we’ve chatted. Seriously, these last few weeks have left me with absolutely no energy to write, but I’m back and can’t wait to fill you on life these past couple of weeks. They’ve been busy, but oh so fun. I truly love spending time with my girls. Our week leading up to Christmas consisted of sick girls, dance, gymnastics and school parties. All while this Mama tried to get us ready for Christmas. Isabella, McKayla, and McKenzie participated in a Christmas dance show and it was adorable. McKayla and...

Thinking Out Loud # 104 – Gingerbread Houses, Snow, and More

Thinking Out Loud # 104 – Gingerbread Houses, Snow, and More

{Amanda – Thursday’s are for Thinking Out Loud} Have I told you how much I HATE the cold?! But I must say I do love the snow and watching these four play in it is the best. McKayla and McKenzie didn’t last very long, but Sophia and Isabella could play in the snow for hours. Making gingerbread houses is a tradition our girls love. A few of them did a little more eating than decorating. Sophia kept hers simple and Isabella just had fun with it. I saw this…. the other day and it really hit home. Be healthy, but don’t...

Santa 2016

Santa 2016

The joy of Christmas is best experienced through the eyes of children… These four girls have my whole heart. I can’t wait to spend two weeks with my little girls.