Need a SMiLe?

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This little book came with one of Bubby’s birthday gifts a few months ago. Unlike any of the pamphlets of instructions that usually come with new toys, this one was different. It was colorful, it was recycled and it was full of happiness. Inside of it are a bunch of random, hilarious statements kids have [...]



Savoring the Last of Summer

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If you live where I live you probably think the title is a little ridiculous. Summer is far from over. Summer weather lasts at least 5 months here. Actually much longer. But this summer’s been sweet to us. So it will be missed. The biggest and brightest roses yet. Homemade pink lemonade (and of course [...]



Reflection ~ That’s not what I see

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I don’t know about you, but I am ridiculously self conscious. And I hate every minute of it. I struggle with people-pleasing, and just avoiding people I feel have a negative vibe about what I do in my daughter’s memory. BUT this whole perception thing bothers me to the core, no matter how much I’d [...]



This and That

This weekend’s been a slow, quiet one for me work-wise, which I have really enjoyed. I am feeling better today, thank you for all your well wishes on the last post :) I’m still reading this book which just keeps getting better and better. It also made me wonder a few things. I wonder what [...]



miscellany monday: glitter, skittles & football

Bubby has red glitter in his hair these days. And the first time Pete noticed he was mortified. “What is glitter doing on Bubby’s head?!” It has every bit to do with his new fascination with our Christmas tree. He now rolls over like a pro and always somehow ends up under the Christmas tree! [...]



miscellany monday: saving the world

It’s no easy task saving the world, but Bubby managed to do in between naps, smiles and his increasing appetite. We took Bubby to his second birthday party for a friend this past weekend. He had a blast sporting his little Superman cape. {it was a bit hot for the full costume that day} saving [...]