Figuring out how to plan your family vacation is a subject which is very near and dear to my heart right now. We will be flying for the very first time EVER with Mackenzie in less than a month, and I have to say the prospect is making me a bit antsy. But she’s a […]

Since Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching (and I’m going to be running around like the Tazmanian Devil for a few days), I thought I should take a few calm moments to write about the things I’m thankful for in my life. Most of these are things that I’m blessed to experience and think almost every day […]

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. First off, I’d like to say congratulations to Valerie Taylor Mabrey who was selected as the winner for the Down By the River kid’s music giveaway! Normally, I don’t do things like this — but since it’s Thanksgiving this week and I’m feeling a bit crazy anyway, I am taking advantage […]

Beth told us to capture “something fun” this week — so I decided to capture my two kids (ie Mackenzie and Ayla) making some fun of their own. Ayla’s idea of fun is putting on her dementor face and racing around like her tail is on fire. I think she pulls off that look pretty […]

I can hardly believe that 2011 is quickly drawing to an end. In just 47 days, we’ll be celebrating the arrival of 2012 and thinking about all the greatness that is to come in the new year. But for now, the rest of our 2011 is jam packed with activity! Finish eating the delicious Dunkin […]