My husband's cousin is pregnant with her 4th child. After carrying 2 myself, I have much respect for this woman. I didn't mention that her first 3 are a group of handsome, rough-and-tumble boys. But this go around, Sam and her ... READ MORE
Baby Hanley’s Shower: A Not So “Baby Blue” Affair
Sunday we celebrated my sister-in-law and her little boy who is due to arrive in a few weeks. I talked a bit about my thoughts for the shower and shared the invitation here. It was a really nice afternoon, filled with sweets and treats, ... READ MORE
The Makings of a Party: Baby Hanley’s Shower Invitation
My sister-in-law is pregnant with her second child, and I'm honored to help throw her a little shower to celebrate. The more I think about baby showers, the more I feel that they are really a celebration of the mother more than a celebration of ... READ MORE
A Pre-Pinterest Wedding: The Unconventionally Classic Affair
Phew, what a week it's been! September is a month of celebrating for us, filled with many birthdays and anniversaries. My son's birthday, my birthday, and our anniversary are all within 6 days of each other. Today is Micah and my ... READ MORE
To Make or to Buy: Halloween Costumes?
It is a decision I seem to struggle with every year: to take the time to make a unique, quality costume, to buy something that is quality but will take a bite out of my wallet, or to just get something cheap and disposable? With Xander's Friday the ... READ MORE
The Makings of a Party: Xander’s 4th on Friday the 13th | The Invitations
The weather we've been having this week in the Midwest has been incredible. The fall temperatures, the grey days, the sounds of the high school marching band practicing as I work in the yard: all reminders of why Fall is a favorite time of year. ... READ MORE
Making Memories: July 2013
The only reason I ever tried learning how to use a camera properly is because of my children. I say "tried" because it's only been many nap times of tutorial reading and practice that I have come to this place. I still have much to learn. I ... READ MORE
Milly Turns 1: The Details
I hope you had a lovely holiday! I received a few requests to share some more details about Milly's birthday, so here we go! I was inspired by the rose, the flower for June and Milly's middle name (after my late grandmother), but I knew I wanted to ... READ MORE
Milly Turns 1.
On Friday, the 21st, our sassy little girl turned one. I can't believe how fast a year with her went. I had so much fun putting together a party to celebrate with some family and close friends. I have to dote on my husband, who painted the ... READ MORE