Happy 5th Birthday Luke

Today Luke turns five years old! It’s been a very different feeling leading up this milestone birthday this year for me as his mom, but I’ll save the sappiness for the slideshow =) There are a few things I want Luke to always remember about his five-year-old self as he continues to grow into an awesome little man. Dear Luke, Happy fifth birthday! As you grow older, your memories will begin to show more clearly, but there are five things[Read more]

Leo the Lion Turns One!

Our sweet-pea Leo turned one last Saturday and we celebrated with family and friends at our home for a birthday brunch. I am a second child but I like to believe that I don’t carry the second child chip on my shoulder ;0) Despite that, I did make sure Leo’s birthday celebration was just as fun and festive as his brother’s just so there will be no dispute in the future! I know he won’t remember this day, but all[Read more]

Ponzo Turns 5!

Our big boy, Ponzo, turned 5 today! Ponzo has been such an integral part of our family and we can hardly remember what our life was like without him. In honor if his 5th birthday, I thought I would put together a Top 10 list of some of our favorite things about our big buddy. Looking forward to many more years to come with this beast, love you Ponzo! 10 – He was meant for our family. Being the only male Chocolate English Labrador[Read more]

To Find Out or Not to Find Out, That is Not the Question

Photo courtesy of The Krazy LIfe This conversation probably sounds pretty common for expecting mothers weather it’s your first child or second, am I right!? People: “You’re pregnant, congratulations!….” Me: “Thank you! We are excited and Luke’s ready to be a big brother! People: “When are you due?” Me: “The end of October. Fingers crossed it’s not a Halloween baby!” People: “Do you know what you are having?” Me: “Not yet, we are actually going to try and not find[Read more]

Life with a 2.5 Year Old

Can it really be true, we actually have a 2.5 year old!? Lately we hit a few milestones with Luke that really highlight how much of a big boy he is! In all honesty, I have gotten just a little bit sad to watch him become so independent but I know it’s all part of raising kids. They are going to grow up and all we can do is be in each moment as best as we can. Poo-Poo In[Read more]