Guest Post: Recipe Inspiration from Living Like the Kings

While Nick and I are spending time with our Peanut, I would like to introduce you to a few of my lovely blog friends. I have so much in common with Kat from Living Like the Kings — from our love for cooking to our sometimes dorky day jobs. She is so genuine and always makes me laugh. And she... Read more

Samuel’s Birth Story – Part 2

Read Samuel’s Birth Story – Part 1 We arrived at the hospital (for the second time) by 4pm, and there was no question this time that I would be admitted. Into a gown, onto the fetal monitor, IV inserted, blood taken, stack of paperwork completed, security bracelet attached — all while breathing through contractions that were intensifying by the minute.... Read more

Samuel’s Birth Story – Part 1

Several people said that once our Peanut arrived, we would forget how long we waited. How anxious we felt and how slowly time seemed to pass. But I will never forget the events leading up to September 25th — the day our sweet baby boy entered this world. On Friday, September 23rd, we had our second fetal non-stress test at... Read more

Guest Post: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread from The Waspy Redhead

While Nick and I are spending time with our Peanut, I would like to introduce you to a few of my lovely blog friends. Elizabeth blogs about food and life in Texas at Musings of The Waspy Redhead. She doesn’t just cook, though, she hosts Royal Wedding viewing parties and judges local food competitions and bakes wedding cakes. Yes, she’s... Read more

Guest Post: Peanut Stew from On Anna’s Plate

While Nick and I are spending time with our Peanut, I would like to introduce you to a few of my lovely blog friends. Anna and I are blog friends turned real-life friends, and we certainly had some fun times together while she and her husband lived in Pennsylvania. Now they’re in Alabama, and Nick and I both miss seeing... Read more

Target Giveaway Winner

Well, nobody — including Mommy and Daddy — predicted that our Peanut would arrive more than a week past his due date. Another surprise? That Sammy is a tiny Peanut. In fact, we had to buy more newborn onesies and pants — in little boy colors and stripes, of course — to get us through the next few weeks. And... Read more

Guest Post: Newborn Essentials from With Two Cats

While Nick and I are spending time with our Peanut, I would like to introduce you to a few of my lovely blog friends. I’ve known Lauren since high school when we scooped ice cream side-by-side at the local parlor. You can find her at with two cats where she blogs about her adorable daughter, fashion, design, thrifting, and renovating... Read more