I love Hawaii. So. Much.

We had a wonderful time.

The kiddos adored it as much as we did. I have never seen a baby as young as Isla so at peace in the sea. Guess we picked the right name for her.

Isla's Nursery

Loving having a baby girl :)

Still working on some finishing touches. LOVING her peach room...

Grateful

How can I express how grateful I am to have two healthy kids? How can I express how lucky I feel to be able to call them my children? I read a story this morning about a mom who lost her 3 year old precious daughter. It made me feel physically ill. I was sobbing uncontrollably even imagining such pain. It reminds me to pay attention to the everyday blessings, even when stress sometimes gets in the way.

PAY ATTENTION.

These moments are fleeting, these little hands will grow much bigger, someday our kiddos will not think we are the coolest people in the whole wide world.

And it reminds me how much I love these kiddos and how much I fear for their health, their safety in the big world out there.  So this weekend and every day, I will focus on playing with them, holding them, loving them. Because they are SO precious.  I hope we all do this today and everyday. XOXO

My baby-a LONG time ago :) oh how time flies.


And baby girl:

This picture is a mess and was over a month ago, but oh my goodness are they precious.

New Years Resolutions

It is the beginning of a new year. Hard to believe this blog has existed for 7 years! A few resolutions for the new year I wanted to share:

1.) Organize the basement
2.) Stay on top of laundry, folded and put away (I am currently in violation of this resolution as I type)
3.) Eat healthier
4.) Find an exercise plan and stick with it
5.) Enjoy the kiddos (This goes without saying but in the hustle and bustle of daily life it sometimes is hard to do)
6.) Go on date nights.

and most of all:

7. TRY TO BE HEALTHY, DON'T WORK TOO MUCH and BE HEALTHY :)

Happy 2014 everyone :)

Excited for Spring and Summer

It is snowing here today, which is a total bummer because yesterday it was beautiful and 60 degrees and here is what we spent our time doing:

Hudson, mommy and Isla went to two different parks. I LOVE spending time with the kiddos outside-it is my favorite. Isla LOVED the sun and was smiling the entire time.

Loving being a momma to two sweet babies and Hudson hasn't had school in two weeks and we have settled in quite nicely... yes I think I could do this permanently :) But I go back to work at a conference January 30 and formally to the office February 3 :( Oh well-for now, I'm enjoying my free time!

:) XOXO