I have so much to say on this topic that it’s overwhelming. I’ve been wanting to write it for ages, but it is such a difficult thing to share. I have thousands of feelings on this topic and I don’t know if there is anyway to give them justice with my words; but I’m going to try. Before I get started, I’m sure that most people are familiar with the…
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Family Camping 2017
Read moreIt’s crazy to think that we have been camping at this spot since way back in 2014, and even crazier to think back to the years that I camped here as a young girl. This place has impressions on my heart that are deeper than…
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Halloween 2016 // Dinosaur & Lamb
Read moreHalloween is kind of a big deal around here. Errrr… that’s an understatement. Halloween is actually THE. BIGGEST. DEAL. around here. Roman and I start getting amped up about the end of July. This year the kids’ costumes were purchased in August. In October, once…
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New York Renaissance Faire // 2016
Read moreA few weeks ago, we took a little trip to the New York Renaissance Faire. If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, then you know it’s one of my favorite places in the world. I’ve been attending the fair each year for as long…
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Family Apple Picking // 2015
Read moreOver the weekend, we celebrated the Harvest Moon and went apple picking. It’s one of our favorite family traditions and a perfect way to kick off autumn. Although there are lots of orchards nearby, I spent awhile searching for an organic one. It turns out…
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NY Renaissance Faire // 2015
Read moreOver the weekend, I made my annual trip to the NY Renaissance Faire. It’s one of my favorite places in the world. I’ve been going with my best friend since we were little girls. It’s pretty incredible to be attending with my own little babies…
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Family Camping // Labor Day Weekend 2015
Read moreWe spent Labor Day weekend camping with my sister and her family. This is our second year camping at this campground. (You can see last year’s trip here and my tips for camping with toddlers here.) Last year’s trip was amazing — one of our…
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golden hour, being present, caterpillars
Read moreWe spent yesterday evening in the yard. As usual, Roman was playing; M. was watching over him; and I was holding Marina. After awhile, my back and shoulders were killing me, so I asked M. to hold Marina for a bit. He walked her down…
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Memorial Day Weekend // 2015
Read moreMemorial Day has always been a very special holiday for me & my family. It’s the unofficial start of summer — bring on the cold drinks, hot sun, beach days, and BBQs! But more importantly, it is a time to reflect and give thanks to…