All images in this post by the amazing Jay McIntyre Photography It has been a crazy year for our "little" family... 2012 started out with me being partway through the pregnancy of our third child. Hubs started a job as a flight instructor in Tiny Town, but wasn't making enough … [Read more...] about Top 10 Posts of 2012 (Plus Honourable Mentions)
Archives for December 2012
30+ Simple Stocking Stuffers for a Preschooler, Toddler, and Baby
Without a doubt stocking stuffers were my favourite part of Christmas morning as a child. My siblings and I would wake up super early and wait not-so-patiently in our rooms until the agreed-upon time (usually 7, I think - such cruel torture! and yes, I'm absolutely doing the same to … [Read more...] about 30+ Simple Stocking Stuffers for a Preschooler, Toddler, and Baby
Five Fabulous DIY Hostess Gifts for the Holidays
It's holiday party-time! Whether you have plans to attend a posh event with eleven pieces of cutlery per place setting, or you're getting together with the cousins at Grandma's, there's usually a festive sort of feeling at gatherings in the month of December. I love this time of year … [Read more...] about Five Fabulous DIY Hostess Gifts for the Holidays
Death of a Mother
I used to think that when I became a mother I would be in control of my mothering-life. I'd be in control of my kids, of my temper, of my laundry. I'd be the organized mom, y'all (how hard could it be?). I'd be the patient one, the one with crafty activities and delightfully playful … [Read more...] about Death of a Mother