As you probably remember, I am one of those obnoxious people who start Christmas shopping in August and begin actively singing carols in September. I am in full swing for Christmas already. Here are a few of my favorite things…
Do you dance with the stars?
Well, Kensington does. Every Monday night, we turn on DWTS and she dances right along with them. Yesterday afternoon, she got a pink skirt out of my closet and brought it to me. She asked if she could wear it. …
My little pumpkins
On Friday after dinner, we headed to a pumpkin patch along with my parents and grandparents. Right now, my friend Sheaffer is thinking, “Seriously, Shay. Is that the best you could do?”. Yes, Sheaffer, that’s the best I could do. …
A Fair to Remember
Andrew and I always use the State Fair of Texas as a gauge for our family. Whenever it’s “fair season” we always reflect back on our own “fair story” and the journey we took to get our babies. Here is…
Back in Missouri
I’ve been going home to Missouri with Andrew for 8 years now, so you wouldn’t expect me to have a lot of Missouri firsts anymore. However this trip, we encountered a few. This was our first time to stop mid-way…
After dinner…
…we play outside.
2 of a kind
Kensington at 9 months Smith at 8 months My mom thought it was hysterical to take a picture of him in his sister’s diva glasses.
Me in Boston, them at home
You didn’t think I would go an entire season without seeing the Red Sox play at home did you? However, this time, it was a bonus trip. Instead of just my dad and me (like last year), we surprised my…
Kensington’s Cider Mill
The first year that we were married, Andrew and I lived in Michigan. Cider Mills are a huge deal up there and we frequented them almost every weekend. At a cider mill, they make fresh cider and you drink it…
On her birthday…
We had such a wonderful day celebrating Miss Kensington’s second birthday! Andrew brought her a donut home for breakfast. We surprised her with a new bike (which instead of riding, she spent the majority of the day pushing it into…
Happy Birthday Kensington!
Two years ago today, we welcomed Kensington Kate into this world. Our little miracle baby. Kensington brings me so much joy, so much love and is the greatest surprise of my life. Being her mom these last two years has…
My lil’ pumpkins
I love, love, love buying pjs for my kiddos. It’s one of my simple pleasures in life. Last night, we all pretended it wasn’t still 95 degrees outside, turned down the A/C and put on their new Halloween jammies. I…
