A Night at the Carnival
Five years ago in September, I met a tall, handsome drink of water that would soon become my husband. It was a Sunday morning in a local pub- his eyes were glued to the New England patriots on the tube. And despite the fact that I had never laid eyes on him before, I quickly learned we were both townies, and had crossed paths many times in our lives.
Summer Reset
I don't know about you, but for us, summertime is synonymous with socializing: an endless string of beach days, BBQ's and weekend getaways. And, also for us, socializing most often equals consumption. Yes, folks, my family, friends, and I are consumers to-the-max.
Incredible Bundles
Since the early newborn days with our girl, story time has been an integral part of our bedtime routine: bath time {with bubbles} followed by our favorite books in bed as a family. Classics like Goodnight Moon, Time For Bed, and Good Night, I Love You quickly made their way into our hearts.
Mommy Must-Have: Daily Harvest
If you follow along on Instagram, then you know we've got a new addition over here- a beautiful black lab pup we call Georgia. We picked her up on my husband's birthday- July 3rd- just in time for fireworks and America's birthday. Unfortunately, her arrival also coincided with a summer cold for our girl. So, needless to say, our hands have been a bit full.
Red White + Blue
BBQs and fireworks and brewskies, oh my! The Fourth of July is just a few short days away, but it's not too late to pick up some red, white and blue goodies for the weekend. Here are my star-spangled faves- the fringe sandals have been my summer staple since last year.
A Sweet Gift with Candyshop
I don't know about you, but shopping for my hubby can be hard. After nearly four years of marriage, we've covered most of the typical gifts to give a significant other- watch, cufflinks, lacrosse gear- check, check, check. OK, lacrosse gear may not be that typical, but nonetheless its already been crossed right off that list.
9 SUMMER DRESSES
Happy Friday, folks. It's been a busy week over here- between birthday celebrations, helping my mama get settled in her lovely new home, and afternoons spent out doors with our girl. And while MM spends these hot June days in her cutie-patootie bikinis, this mama lives for the perfect summer dress. I scoured the internet to find my top nine for ya'll
Two
Over the weekend we celebrated our girl's second birthday. And I just can't stop asking myself: but really, where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday we were assembling layers of her smash cake, wondering how our newborn babe had grown up so fast. And it just doesn't slow down.
Splish-Splash
It's been a scorcher here in New England. The past few days reaching close to a humid 100 degrees. And as much as this mama wants to stay indoors with the AC cranked, cozied up with a comfy blanket, my MM has different plans. Our chickadee, who recently turned two over the weekend, lives for being outdoors. And it breaks my heart to keep her all cooped up inside.
To The Moms That Tried To Comfort Me: I Get You Now
Throughout my fertility journey I enjoyed a rollercoaster of feelings and emotions, many of which were new to me entirely. And as a result, it momentarily changed me- the very essence of who I was at times; inevitably shifting the relationships I had with those around me. Particularly when it came to my more fertile counterparts.
Monthly Roundup: May In Review
And just like that- we enter the sixth month of the year. Before we know it, 2017 will be half way over. It's crazy how time flies as an adult- I guess raising tiny humans will do that to you.
This May was bitter sweet, for sure. We had beautiful days; and we had gloomy ones. We had perfect beach mornings; and afternoon hailstorms. We celebrated Memorial Day Weekend with family and friends at our local Greenwich Town Party and a perfect lobster boil at our home; but not before we had to tearfully say goodbye to our four-legged fur baby, Henry.
Personal Touches with Caseapp
After my MM was born, my sister gifted me a beautiful iPhone case covered in photos of my little babe. It was one of my most prized possessions, and a great way to quickly show friends and acquaintances some of my favorite pics of my girl.
Pops of Color
This past weekend I was able to sneak away for a few hours for some much needed mommy-time. My husband happily took our little to watch our local high school's lacrosse team play, while I took care of a few overdue errands: a manicure, pedicure and spin class followed by a trip to our newly-opened Macy's Backstage.
Friday Faves: MM's Room
TGIF- ammiright?
It's been an exhausting week with this girl of ours. I thought days filled with outdoor activities would tire her out a bit... but not so much. Does anyone else have a toddler that goes nonstop all day long? I guess in the long run, its a good thing. And in the meantime, there's always a much-deserved glass of rosé al fresco as the sun goes down. But I digress.
My Beach Mate
Happy almost-weekend, friends!
Does anyone else feel like it suddenly transformed into summer overnight? After months of hoping and wishing for a little sunshine to come our way, it finally arrived here in Connecticut. And boy, it was worth it. MM and I didn't miss a beat, and went right back into our summer routine: early mornings spent as the first ones at the beach, with just enough time to soak it all in before it gets way too hot.
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Jamaican Vacation
If you follow along on Instagram, then you know we just wrapped up a sunny five-day trip to beautiful Jamaica.
Full disclosure: we were total vacation-crashers. My younger sister, P, had planned on this trip for some time- a tropical getaway to watch one of her dearest childhood friends tie the knot.