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a bridge you can't cross

A Christmas family photoshoot in Pacific Grove, CA. 

Ajax had been asking for a few months "when is it HIS birthday?" and telling me about his candles and people singing Happy

When I was thinking of decor for the boy's room, before we moved, I knew I wanted something like this

one of the best National Parks, part 2
one of the best National Parks, part 1

It took me long enough, but I finally got a table for the boys! Remember my options? Yeah, I didn't get any of

We’re headed to Yosemite soon, and I’m looking forwards to some WOODS. I’ve heard the hikes (and the views!) are legit. I’ve got

I am looking for a play table for the boys. Honestly, Ajax would play on a cardboard box if we had one out.

is this really Cali
Father's Day hike on the Cali coast

It's been three and a half years since I've done an outta-state move, and first ever move with kiddos. But instead of checking

It's coming back to me now because I'm here, but when there's a new little person in your life, you have to take

Brecken James was born March 18th – 8.3 pounds (BIG for a Colorado baby) and 21.25 inches long. I’m not much for birth

We’re moving to Monterey, California. Honestly, I love Colorado and will definitely shed a tear or two about leaving. When I saw the

// tank / joggers (similar) / sneakers // Unless this little guy has a mind of his own, we have his arrival all

My soon-to-be oldest, he showed me just how amazing motherhood is. And while I don't always feel confident in my motherhood, when I

// dress : Old Navy Maternity / jacket : J.Crew Factory (similar) / sneakers : Steve Madden // Lawd… I’m still pregnant. Yes,

This pregnancy, knowing there's about to be another newborn in my life feels overwhelming at times. Because I don't know how hard it

Here’s me hoping February just flies by! Good thing it’s the shortest month we have, although it is a Leap Year this year…

Even after I found out there was going to be another little boy joining our crew, I put off thinking about what things

Thirty never looked so good….. hehehe. I was crazy shocked when my belly was measured the other day, and it was measuring smaller

You may or may not have known, books have long been a love of mine. All thanks to my mom who had me

I happen to think dressing a bump is kinda hard. I’ve been a fan of capsule wardrobes, and I pretty much think they’re

the best Christmas experience around

I had a moment, this week, when I freaked out. My belly was giving me all sorts of pain – I didn’t have

When I realized that I was going to be pregnant A L L winter, my first thought was maybe I’ll need an actual

I am now belly-enough that random people comment on my belly. I don’t really mind, honestly, so far everyone has been nice. And

Thanks to a very sweet friend, and helping hands from one of her friends… my Christmas card should be in my mailbox today!

Sometime this summer, I started thinking about Advent and what I wanted to do for Ajax this year. I didn’t do anything last

// shirt : Old Navy / vest : Zara / necklace : J.Crew // // jeans : Gap Maternity / boots : Vince

Technically, I’m at 21 weeks.. but putting that in the title would cause some serious conflict with my OCD. Halfway there! I have

COMBAT DIVER!!   Ajax is “roaring” – He just saw the lions! Did you think I was spilling the beans on the gender

Hey eeeerrrryybody… Forgive my silence; my brain appears to be missing these days. For the first time ever (and I am SO praying,

// “J” necklace : Etsy-Project Dahlia / dress : Forever21 / / shirt : J.Crew Factory / ring : J.Crew / shoes :

not ABQ but still pretty awesome

I looked so hard for a bump when I was pregnant with Ajax. I mean, hard! And finally, around 14 weeks, one little

I have to say, my expectations were pretty high for Maroon Bells. Not just because of everything that I had heard about it,

a gorgeous hike near Glenwood Springs

We planned a little mountain getaway back in the spring, but had to reschedule - mainly because it just wouldn't stop raining here

giant sand dunes in Colorado, yes please

It was a Monday night; the husband had the day off so we decided sushi was in order for dinner that night. Oh

I've heard older moms, moms who have kids older than mine, say that every age has been their favorite age. I haven't had

New

I love new everything, and I can not be alone in this. Who doesn't like new?  I have even purposely not worn a