We were so grateful to have Granny P and Grandpa Clif (Brian’s dad) visit us from Dallas about 2 months after Noah was born (late Summer/August 2017). Yes, that long ago – hah. I’m playing catch up on life blogging.  We did a few Portland-y things while they were here, like visit the downtown waterfront […]

We were so grateful to have Granny P and Grandpa Clif (Brian’s dad) visit us from Dallas about 2 months after Noah was born (late Summer/August 2017). Yes, that long ago – hah. I’m playing catch up on life blogging.  We did a few Portland-y things while they were here, like visit the downtown waterfront […]

The excitement I have for the upcoming Spring/Summer hiking season is massive! It seems the last few summers we’ve always had “something” holding us back a bit like injuries, pregnancy, newborn, etc… It seems like this is our first Summer that we’re really ready to just plow through a huge list of hikes/outdoor adventures. We’ve […]

The excitement I have for the upcoming Spring/Summer hiking season is massive! It seems the last few summers we’ve always had “something” holding us back a bit like injuries, pregnancy, newborn, etc… It seems like this is our first Summer that we’re really ready to just plow through a huge list of hikes/outdoor adventures. We’ve […]

It’s become an annual tradition that when we visit the Oregon Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival I break out my shorts for the first time since the previous Summer. For some reason it’s worked out perfectly and been incredibly beautiful weather whenever we visit in March!!! You wouldn’t know it, but it was super windy last […]

It’s become an annual tradition that when we visit the Oregon Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival I break out my shorts for the first time since the previous Summer. For some reason it’s worked out perfectly and been incredibly beautiful weather whenever we visit in March!!! You wouldn’t know it, but it was super windy last […]

About this time last year I wondered HOW IN THE WORLD did people have time to listen to podcasts?! Especially busy moms?! I don’t spend time commuting in the car, nor do I have long stretches of uninterrupted “Free” time to listen to whatever I want. I’m usually working on my photography or Beautycounter business […]

About this time last year I wondered HOW IN THE WORLD did people have time to listen to podcasts?! Especially busy moms?! I don’t spend time commuting in the car, nor do I have long stretches of uninterrupted “Free” time to listen to whatever I want. I’m usually working on my photography or Beautycounter business […]

  I made a video of Brady’s first hair cut, so of course I had to do one of Noah’s first hair cut. Noah’s a little bit more of our “wild card” kiddo as you can see he moves his head with every single cut I make where as, Brady was unusually cooperative as a […]

  I made a video of Brady’s first hair cut, so of course I had to do one of Noah’s first hair cut. Noah’s a little bit more of our “wild card” kiddo as you can see he moves his head with every single cut I make where as, Brady was unusually cooperative as a […]

  It’s cliche, but my goodness, this last year SPED by.  It especially makes it go fast when you add another kid to the mix and count life in sets of 3 weeks (Brian’s work schedule). I actually haven’t ever done one of these year end re-caps, but hey there’s a first time for everything […]

  It’s cliche, but my goodness, this last year SPED by.  It especially makes it go fast when you add another kid to the mix and count life in sets of 3 weeks (Brian’s work schedule). I actually haven’t ever done one of these year end re-caps, but hey there’s a first time for everything […]

Our sweet (& wild) Noah turned ONE! We threw a small-ish party on July 4th (since he was born ONE and a HALF hours after July 4th). Would it be terrible to tell him his birthday is on July 4th? Hah jk. Kinda.   We had some close friends and their kiddos come over for a […]

Our sweet (& wild) Noah turned ONE! We threw a small-ish party on July 4th (since he was born ONE and a HALF hours after July 4th). Would it be terrible to tell him his birthday is on July 4th? Hah jk. Kinda.   We had some close friends and their kiddos come over for a […]

As a child, I always felt SO special on my birthday. My family always made me feel so loved and spoiled with gifts. While I’m not huge on spoiling our kids with gifts, I do try to make a huge effort to show them how loved they are and throw a big party on top […]

As a child, I always felt SO special on my birthday. My family always made me feel so loved and spoiled with gifts. While I’m not huge on spoiling our kids with gifts, I do try to make a huge effort to show them how loved they are and throw a big party on top […]