2020 is the year my sweet baby Chris, turned one and my sweet big boy Ev turned 8. This year with Chris has been one of intense ups and downs (he was born, he is thriving, he’s walking and talking! but there was also a… Read More
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Evan is Seven
Per my last blog… Evan is now seven. I have no clue how this happened, honestly. Having kids really puts your life into hyper speed nothing NOTHING NOTHING tells you the time is passing quite like growing children. This is the first time several years we… Read More
Twenty Eighteen – Day 1
Hello Everyone! It’s like -1 degrees outside here in sunny Chicago. Don’t let that bright light fool ya I basically need gloves as I type this in my 1950s home because my heater and insulation can’t keep up. ANYWHO. Happy New Year!! Lots of people… Read More
Fab Four Smoothie
Good day! Wrote this several days ago and have since made oodles of smoothie combos so I’ll def come back with more suggestions! So I mentioned in my last post I’m reading the book Body Love (well listening to, I grabbed the audiobook, I suggest… Read More
July [Face] FAVS + Boys
Well hello there! I’ve been off doing a bunch of stuff but decided to pop back in with an brief update on my sweet boys and some super. favorite. FACE things as of late. A couple of weeks ago my wonderful sister took me on… Read More
The Boys.
Happy weekend. I’m attempting to blog with my sweetie on my lap – wish me luck and thank you Baby Einstein and apple. Michael – oh sweet Michael. I’m going to give you a quick update on my sweetest little face, first: MAV is seriously… Read More
Monday Thoughts 1.12
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
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
Halloween & October Recap
Nov. 1! Yesterday was filled with tricks and treats, a last minute Ninja and a trip to our favorite acupuncturist. I’m going to go to Target today and see if I can find those awesome black and orange totes so I can easily find my decorations… Read More
Still Trucking On…
Today started early, really early. I couldn’t sleep. Not sure why. Or is it obvious? You can tell me. Last night we went for a late walk (after sanding the deck, staining the deck, and raking leaves… oh and cleaning) and I had some SERIOUS… Read More