You are my Sunshine
Ever since Landyn was a newborn, our bed time ritual has been very similar. Each night as I rock her to sleep, I sing her “You are my sunshine“. This has become “our” song. I cherish these little...
View ArticleI don’t do the Easter Bunny!
Call me bah humbug, but I don’t do the Easter Bunny. I never have. Growing up, my mom never failed to have a basket of plastic eggs, plastic grass, and florescent yellow peeps. The “traditional” get...
View ArticleQueen for a Day & a GIVEAWAY
Birthday’s have always been a BIG DEAL in my book. Growing up, there was ALWAYS something magical about birthdays… As a child, it was about the suspense of the gifts, a free ice cream cone from...
View ArticleA family tradition: TACOS
Do you have a special family recipe that’s been handed down for generations? In the Roberts family {my madden name}, our recipe is as simple as TACOS. My dad was born and raised in Sun Valley, CA....
View Article4th of July
It’s safe to say our 4th involved basking in the sunshine, time spent with family, and of course fireworks. While I’ve never considered myself much of a patriotic person, your perspective changes...
View ArticleHoliday Tradition
our Wintersteen Farms wreath Happy December my friends. I can’t believe the holiday’s are amongst us. Landyn and I spent the weekend decking the halls. I’m trying my best to embrace this season of our...
View ArticleGood Ole Santa Clause
In my current high on Christmas fashion, we set out to visit Santa this weekend. Last year was a total bust for my girl, so I was a little leery. {Santa 2011} In fact, up until this past weekend Landyn...
View ArticleHappy Love Day
Valentines Day. The day of love. Gotta hand it to hallmark for creating this holiday.. genius right? I’ll have you know, I payed Hallmark a visit yesterday with the intention of buying ONE card. Well...
View ArticleWeekends are for Family
I was always taught that weekends are for family. To me, it was two days of guaranteed down time that was reserved for relaxing together or getting out and making memories. It was about time spent. Now...
View ArticleEaster Weekend
While there are no egg hunts, frilly dresses, or candy filled baskets in this post, it was still a great weekend indeed. Landyn spent Easter with her dad this year, so we celebrated a little early with...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July!
Landyn’s knit sweater c/o Toto Knits, Lindsay’s necklace c/o That’s Mine Boutique Happy 4th friends. We’ll be having a low key day with family and then the annual fire works show tomorrow night. This...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2013
Napkins c/o Dot & Army We had Thanksgiving at “our place” with family, and friends that have become like family. Way too much food. Good wine. Laughter. Good conversation. A turkey hunt in the...
View ArticleChristmas Cheer
I’ve been feeling a little “cheerier” then usual this holiday season. Maybe it’s because Landyn is at the age where she actually gets it. There truly is nothing better than watching Christmas magic...
View ArticleUnwinding
For me, the days leading up to Christmas are always spent caught up in the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. I’ll have you know I finished ALL my shopping yesterday with 3 days to spare. It’s a...
View ArticleBetter Late then never {Christmas 2013}
Right after Christmas we jetted to Oregon, and I left all my pictures behind. This week I’ve been playing catch up and I finally got a post together of our 2013 Christmas. It was a special day spent...
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