Emotional. That’s the word of the day. I’m totally conflicted. Anxiety creeping in. I expected this. I knew that my 12 weeks of maternity leave would fly. I knew that it would be beyond bittersweet to return to work. Sweet, because I do it so… Read More
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Merry Days
Happy Christmas Eve from the Villas! Our house is deck’d gifts wrapped: and all is merry and: Mr. MAV is 7 weeks old! Evan has been an angel lately, he is just the best big brother and I cannot even believe how well he has… Read More
MAV – 1 Month
Dear Mr. Michael Alexander: You are a whole month [and a halfish] old already. You are such a beautiful, peaceful, content little baby. I stare at you all day. Something I think about everyday? How absolutely stunning you are. You just are such a cute… Read More
Brought to You By
Good morning, friends. This post is brought to you by hector, who so nicely is watching both boys so I can drink my coffee and write a post without juggling one or two kiddos. We are battling some colds in the Villa-household. By we, we… Read More
Saturday Morning Madness
Yesterday was a glorious day spent with people I love. We stopped by Auntie Joanna and had a great time destroying her house. But adult talk with my dearest friend was so nice. We have a lot in common and she doesn’t flinch when I pull… Read More
Some Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Ladies
Well. Because I’m a lady I’m starting with gift ideas for us. Specifically chicas like me. The mom, fit person, and who loves fashion but doesn’t like to splurge on herself because she spends her money on everyone else. But if you fit in any… Read More
Love & Light
Happy Monday! Another week, unreal. This weekend went by so fast I’m not even sure what I did. I do know that I took an AH-MAZING hot yoga class last night – and I swear each day I get back into the swing of daily… Read More
Nurse. Yoga. Play. Sleep. Eat. Repeat.
These are the words of the moment. Six words that I live over and over and over again. I’m cool with it though because, I feel so content right now. Our lives are absolutely nuts right now. The days are blurred together and I rarely know what… Read More
Time Bandit & Brain Dump II
Yes. Time, GRRRR! You are insane, the way you steal minutes away from me. My littlest love will be 4 whole weeks young tomorrow. And one MONTH old by the end of the week. I have to plan my “one month” photo shoot, with my… Read More
Time for Thanks
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