Flashback Jay

Winter is…

December 15, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 10 comments

Hearing the high winds and snow as it dusts the windows like so and opening the door in the morning and finding that it will only open halfway and stepping outside in your favorite around-the-house sweater and slippers to capture the aftermath Gazing at holiday lights at night and the fluffy snow that complement them Pulling out the cookie press and sprinkles to bake edible delights Decorating the banister and hanging the stockings (This year we have real garland!) Not feeling obligated to leave the house because you couldn’t get out even if you tried Custom knit hats and drippy ...

15 Dec

Autumn is…

October 1, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 20 comments

Watching tree leaves fade into beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red, and brown Drinking warm beverages infused with pumpkin and spice Looking out the window and seeing this Frolicking in the leaves Eating comfort foods like Baked Potato Soup and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Enjoying the crisp, fresh air Decking the house out in Harvest and Halloween decor Carving pumpkins The smell of oven roasted pumpkin seeds Dressing up for Halloween Community Trick or Treating Thanksgiving with Family Welcoming warmth, gratitude, and a season of new beginnings. Related Post Winter is… This post is part of Hallmark’s Life Is A Special Occasion campaign. ...

1 Oct

For the first time in four years…

September 15, 2010 · Defining Me · 2 comments

Signing the lease (1-3). Random shot upstairs (4). (Aug-Sept 2009) We haven’t moved. It’s a wonderful feeling being content and happy in our home. Jayden at 16 months, enjoying his backyard space. (September 2009)

15 Sep

2009: Summertime Favs For Jay

August 22, 2010 · · 2 comments

I’m still reminiscing until further notice. This is somewhat of a repost from last year when Jayden was 14 months. This summer was the first summer that Jayden had the opportunity to actively play outside as a young toddler. At this age, he doesn’t take much to please, so we didn’t want to over prepare for the season. Here are 6 summertime favs for our boy. 1. Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy This is not your typical inflatable baby float. It is covered in a mesh material which in my opinion makes it more durable and less likely to puncture. There ...

22 Aug

Time For zZz’s

August 2, 2010 · Life & Quirks · 3 comments

Green beans picked, cucumbers too. Bread and butter pickles canned. Green beans snapped. Common floor areas vacuumed. Kitchen cleaned. Dishes done. Cookies baked. Laundry in progress. Corn being blanched and frozen. Projects to wrap up. Emails to answer. Posts to write, but they are sponsored and I don’t want to bombard you. I’m doing a lot of this… Jay at 9 months. Taken Feb 2009.

2 Aug

How We Went Paciless

July 22, 2010 · Parenting · 7 comments

Jayden at 5 months (October 2008). At 23 months, we hid them. And he didn’t even notice. Hold the applause :). Kiddo number two probably won’t be given one. – I’m taking a trip down memory lane through photos of Jayden I never edited or photos I feel need to be re-edited. His first year was a blur for me, but luckily I did take a lot of pictures. This trip through my photo collection is something I need to do for myself and boy before planning to extend our family.

22 Jul