Each year the leaves fall, the weather gets cold and the nights start way too early. The darkness at 4 p.m. reminds me the holidays are near – it is sorta magical once the twinkle lights go up and you see the Christmas trees start… Read More
Hello friends. Yesterday was a very lazy day here at the Villas. I was NOT feeling well. I think I really over-did it this weekend and on Monday so yesterday I was barely able to lift a finger. We had a lot of bedsharing cuddles. Way… Read More
So I started writing this the morning of – and am just getting around to finishing it up! Good morning/noon/night – from November 5th, 2014. This morning started off early. Me tossing and turning in bed, the impending “induction time” quickly approaching. I remember telling… Read More
Hello world. So much has happened the past few months. Life is if possible *gasp*even more busy and with all I have to share I’m sure you agree it is just going to become MORE busy. As I shared in I think my last post,… Read More
This year I am thankful for so much – We celebrated in our new home for the first time… We came, we ate, we destroyed – and all were merry. Please join me on my 20 things I’m thankful for/turkey day recap. Ready. Go!: 1.… Read More
Yep, it has happened. Chicago’s first snow dusting: It is premature in my book, but totally typical of Chicago. In our city, you cannot even begin to predict what is going to happen weather-wise. This was taken almost two weeks ago and the following… Read More
Happy long weekend, everyone! While I sit on my bed listening to my sweet baby hum himself to sleep in his room (right next door)… I’m pouring over all the different projects I want to do to my home. RIGHT. NOW. haha I’m ready to… Read More
BAM 3 months?! No updates… I swear it is because of the walking. My little man started walking at about 11.25 months old. It started slow and he would take baby steps here and there but still was my little scooter: 11 months was an… Read More
One year & one week ago. My little mister went from here: To here: He went from 7lbs 7oz and 20 inches of tiny perfection: To 23lbs 30 3/4 inches of handsome, funny, kind, loving awesomeness… much larger perfection: He has flipped our lives… Read More
For almost a decade you have been a part of my life. You were/are my first and only love, that sweet boy who took my heart and held on tight. We have countless memories from prom to graduation to our engagement and wedding and then… Read More
