why we’re not telling you our baby’s name

If you’ve been following me for awhile then I know that you’ve noticed  plenty of pictures of my cute kiddos but you might have noticed the lack of something else–their names. I promise that all of my children have names. Actually, pretty great ones, if I do say so myself. However, there are a couple… Continue reading why we’re not telling you our baby’s name

marmalade cookies and Paddington Bear

Last month during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season I was able to take a Saturday morning off from responsibilities and attend a special screening of Paddington 2 with my family. I don’t want to give any spoilers to the movie, except for one–we all loved it! All of us from my husband… Continue reading marmalade cookies and Paddington Bear

a baby wish list gift guide

The baby countdown is on, 33 weeks down, seven or less to go! I recently talked about all the baby basics that every mom needs, whether it’s her first baby or her tenth. But sometimes there are also baby items that make it onto your wish list. Maybe they’re bigger ticket items, maybe they’re new baby… Continue reading a baby wish list gift guide

pregnancy update for baby #5

I figured that since I’m now in my third trimester (almost 30 weeks!!) that I owed you a pregnancy update. It’s been interesting to me this time around because I feel like a lot of things have been different. With all the questions I’ve been getting from people this seemed like the easiest way to… Continue reading pregnancy update for baby #5

a baby registry for an “experienced”mom

If there’s anything I’ve learned as an “experienced” mom, it’s this–babies don’t need a lot. However, even though they don’t need most of the products that are being flung in your face as an expecting mom, there are some things they do need. And that’s true whether it’s your first baby or not. So, it’s… Continue reading a baby registry for an “experienced”mom