In case you missed part one of the girls' birthday, you can find that here. I'll just let the pictures do most of the talking. Turning 2 can be so terrible, can't it? Did it take forever to make? ... READ MORE
Lainey + Milly’s Strawberry Birthday Part I
Last Saturday we got together with some family to celebrate my daughter and niece's second birthdays. Being just 2 days apart, these cousins have quite the special relationship and my sister-in-law and I were excited to celebrate it. I talked about ... READ MORE
Celebrating with Candy and Cousins.
The older I get, the more I come to appreciate Easter. The celebration itself holds so much greatness for me, and I love that it's a little less pressure (preparation-wise) than Christmas. When the weather is as nice as it was here yesterday, ... READ MORE
Merry Christmas From the Hefners
I still can't believe Christmas is just a few short days away. I'm excited for the day but a little sad because I know it comes and goes so quickly. I've always found the build up to be the most enjoyable part. We're still trying to ... READ MORE
A Look at Our Home For Christmas with Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours
Happy Monday! Welcome to those of you coming from Number Fifty-Three. I'm really honored to be a part of Blogger Stylin' Home Tours: a week long tour with over 50 bloggers and their Christmas decor. You can see the whole schedule ... READ MORE
Christmas with Little Ones + An Ornament Cluster DIY
We all know that small children can sometimes dampen our decor plans. I want things to be pretty AND kid friendly, especially during the holidays, but the two don't always seem to mix. Milly is at the age and has the kind of personality that makes ... READ MORE
Throw Back Thursday: 80’s Hair Band Boy’s Halloween Costume
I'm trying to make myself get into full-on costume mode right now, or in a week I will be having major regret and anxiety for not starting sooner. 2 years ago, Xander dressed as one of the easiest and funniest costumes I've put ... READ MORE
Making a Home: Easily Adding a Bit of Spook for Halloween
I really love Halloween and much of what goes with it. At this stage in my life (raising small babies and trying to keep up with a home and other activities) I've come to realize that simple decor is what I prefer. I don't have a lot of ... READ MORE
The Makings of a Party: Xander’s Woodland, Frightfully-Fun, Friday the 13th Bash
I've been anxiously awaiting the day that I could share Xander's birthday with you. A few weeks prior to his party I was approached by a former coworker who edits a local parent magazine and she was hoping I could help her put together a Halloween ... READ MORE