‘Tis the season to share a few of our favorite things. 1. MegaBloks 2. Little People Airplane 3. Tool Bench 4. Tommee Tippee Explora Drinking Cups 5. Stacking Rings (Ikea) 6. Books: Chugga Chugga Choo Choo; Little Blue Truck; First 100 Words; Baby Colors 7. Circus Tent (Ikea) 8. Nesting Blocks Now it’s your turn. What’s your toddler into these... Read more
I’m exhausted. And in love. We brought Lucy home on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and the first two days were challenging, but happy ones. Nick and I shared responsibilities and split our attention between our two kids. Nick slept downstairs with Lucy — sometimes on the floor with one hand inside her crate. And he took her outside every time... Read more
Dear Sam, Since you turned one, I have been reluctant to call you a toddler. But this month there is no denying it. You are independent and opinionated. You test your limits. You are busy and always babbling. You are a toddler. Your daddy and I agree that this is our favorite age so far. (Though I think we’ve probably... Read more
We brought home our second baby on Saturday. A four-pound ball of soft blonde fur. Faint patches under her eyes. Paws that she hasn’t yet grown into. A super sweet demeanor. Meet Lucy! The drive home from Littlestown was mostly uneventful. Poor girl got sick about five minutes into our trip, but then curled up in her box next to... Read more
We have so much to be thankful for this year. A healthy son who makes us laugh every day. A beautiful home. Direction in his career and comfort in my decision to stay home. A supportive family. New friendships and cherished old ones. We are so fortunate. We hope your Thanksgiving was as bountiful as ours! Read more
Some serious baking went down at our house this morning. Some serious taste testing, too. Oh, what fun the holidays are with a toddler! And now for the winner of the K-Cups giveaway. Thank you all so much for sharing your favorite coffee treats. I’m certainly not the only one with a serious sweet tooth. And congratulations to Ali! We... Read more
Toddler parenting is no joke. And occasionally I need an afternoon cup of coffee to keep up with my busy boy. That’s why I love our Keurig. It’s easy to brew just one cup — whether I’m in the mood for a traditional house blend or a seasonal pumpkin spice or my favorite hazelnut. Last Friday, my little sidekick and... Read more
Remember when I used to post our week in photos? Well, I fell off that wagon about two months ago. Which means it’s time to play catch up. Here are some favorites from our October and November. We spent a Saturday afternoon at an Italian festival in Pittsburgh. We enjoyed flatbread pizzas, pierogies, and cannolis. We soaked up as much... Read more
There are few things more satisfying than a hot cup of coffee and a flaky pastry. Especially when enjoyed by the light of the Christmas tree while snow falls outside. Get ready for this upcoming holiday season with sweet new recipes from Chef Maureen Joyce, lead decorator and assistant pastry chef at the local Pittsburgh bakery, Bella Christie and Lil’... Read more
… by four furry legs! Yes, we are welcoming a Golden Retriever puppy into our home in just two weeks. We have wanted a puppy since before we were married, and we finally have a yard big enough to accommodate one — and, hopefully, the energy to care for one! The litter of 12 was born on September 13th to... Read more