This 4th of July did not disappoint! Seeing Olivia watch the fireworks for the first time and riding in her first parade filled my heart with so much joy. Our 4th of July long weekend started with a visit from Uncle GareBear. As soon as Garrett walked in the door Olivia ran to greet him... Continue Reading →

I love dressing Olivia up in adorable outfits! It definitely is a highlight of being a girl mom (especially during the holidays). It just gives us mamas another excuse to dress up our real life baby dolls. This Marshall's find was perfect! The gingham pattern topped with a butterfly patch looks like the 4th of... Continue Reading →

My family is ALWAYS telling me, "you are not going to let the grass grow under Olivia's feet", or "y'all are always doin' somethin'". Well, I hate to sound like every other blogger, but I have 4 more years until Olivia starts school and I really want to take advantage of our time spent together.... Continue Reading →

Every mom has fears and anxiety when it comes to their children. Well, lets face it. We cannot always shield them from the world and we cannot control their salvation. I will never forget the first night at home with Olivia. I was nursing her and holding her tiny body thinking I cannot control your... Continue Reading →

Happy Monday Y'all! Today is a happy Monday for us around here. It is another day filled with play dates and making memories! I wanted to share an over sized shirt I have been loving this summer so far! It is super cozy and casual, which I LOVE! I have been getting a lot of... Continue Reading →

As I sit at my breakfast table sipping cold coffee and watching the rain while Olivia takes her nap, I am full of gratitude and thankfulness. This past week has been nothing but 6 a.m. wake up calls, ( I have a feeling this is the new normal for us), and a rainy Saturday morning... Continue Reading →

So, instead of doing the laundry, or cleaning the dishes I feel lead to write about MOM GUILT! Let me be honest! Yesterday was one of those days for me. We woke up, ate breakfast, and as I was getting Olivia dressed I really noticed how much of a toddler she looks like; pigtails and... Continue Reading →

Topsail, NC We had the best time at Topsail Island on our first family beach trip! My family and I would take a trip to Topsail every year when I was a little girl. Those are memories I will never forget and always cherish. “Talk about gaining a whole new perspective on, “The Circle of... Continue Reading →