1. Sam learned a new trick this week. He’s desperately trying to find his thumb. But for now, he’ll settle for his whole fist. 2. Another new trick? He pees in the tub the second that we lower him into it. So we fill it halfway with water, then after he does his business, we empty it and refill it... Read more
Do you know the story of Sankt Nikolaus? You can read about the German tradition in our post from 2009 — the first year that I celebrated the holiday with the Wiley family. It’s such a fun tradition and one that we will continue with Samuel. In fact, St. Nick visited our house last night! He left sweets for Mommy... Read more
Two years ago, Nick and I cut down our first Douglas Fir. Then we celebrated our first Christmas together as husband and wife in our tiny State College apartment. My how life has changed. On Saturday we ventured out to JB Tree Farm with our little snuggle bunny (and gingerbread lattes in hand) to cut down our first tree as... Read more
Happy Friday, friends! Today I want to share with you a few of our favorite newborn products. These are the things that helped to make Sammy’s first two weeks more comfortable ones — for both him and for us! Graco Pack n Play with Newborn Napper: Sam slept in our room for the first two months, and this pack n... Read more
A lot of bloggers do a weekly list post (Tuesday Things from How Sweet It Is, for example), and I can understand why. Lately, it’s been challenging to write a coherent blog post between feeding and entertaining Sam, folding laundry and cleaning the house, and working. Yet there are so many things — both big and small — that I... Read more
Dear Samuel, You are two months old! And you get cuter and sweeter by the day. Already you have grown from a fragile infant into a smiley, squishy baby. Your smiles are so genuine and consume your whole, round face. You respond to our voices with gummy grins and coos. You stick out your tongue and blow bubbles. And we... Read more
We are so thankful every day for our little butterball. He is happy and healthy and handsome, and we know how lucky we are. Sam may not have gotten to enjoy the turkey and trimmings this year. But he more than made up for it in cuddles and kisses (and silly faces from cousins). Hope your Thanksgiving was as bountiful... Read more
Still searching for a sweet conclusion to your Thanksgiving Day dinner? Here are three suggestions that break the mold of traditional holiday desserts. Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle Pumpkin Pie Bars And for the kiddos: Turkey Treats What are you baking this year? Read more
I admitted a few days ago that we have never roasted a turkey. And it’s not because we don’t have the equipment. We have a beautiful Calphalon roasting pan and an electric knife just sitting on the shelf in our garage, patiently waiting to make their debut. Perhaps for Thanksgiving 2012? {Thanksgiving 2006 at my parents’ house} If we were... Read more
We discovered this recipe just a week ago and have made it three times since. It do believe it would be a perfect side to accompany your Thanksgiving Day turkey. Not a fan of brussels sprouts? This variation will change your mind. It tastes like I candy. I promise. More seasonal sides: Apple Harvest Quinoa Butternut Squash, Apple, Gorgonzola Gratin... Read more