Hi guys! Guess what? Me and Ivy took a little just us trip to Las Vegas to celebrate her making honor roll, you know I wanted to do something really special for her. It’s not everyday your first born graduates and makes honor roll. But let me tell you all about our trip! Hello Las Vegas! We took the earliest flight out, and as soon as we landed I made a very important first stop: Coffee Bean. I got us some blended drinks because I don’t let her have coffee often, but for a special ...
A Sweet Mommy-and-Me Photo Session with Sparq Photos
As a mom, I’m usually the one behind the camera. My phone is filled with photos of my girls, but there aren’t nearly enough pictures that include me in these everyday moments with them. That’s one of the reasons I was excited to partner with Sparq Photos for a mommy-and-me photo session with my daughters. Our session took place at William Land Park in Sacramento, and it ended up being the perfect setting for a morning of making memories together. The weather was beautiful, the park was ...
My 6th grade graduate.
Hi guys! This past weekend was one we’ll never forget as we celebrated a huge milestone for Ivy. While I want to respect her privacy and keep many of the details from her graduation day just for our family, I will share that she did an amazing job as a guest speaker, made the honor roll, and made us incredibly proud. Watching her shine on stage was such a special moment, and seeing so many family members come together to support her meant the world to us. The day after graduation, we hosted a ...
Riley’s SafeSplash: 7-Month Swim Update
Hi guys! It’s finally here Riley’s swim update. And I’m telling you right now, you’re going to want to read every bit of this. When We Started.. When Riley started swim lessons back in October at SafeSplash Swim School Natomas, she was a complete beginner. No floating, no real comfort in the water, and definitely no independent movement. Like a lot of parents, my main goal was just safety. Swimming felt like something that would come much later. 7 Months Later… Now we’re in May, and ...
Girls snow day.
Hi guys! Wouldn't you know that sometimes the simplest days turn into the sweetest memories. We decided last minute to drive up to Apple Hill for a little snow day, and I’m so glad we did. There was so much snow up there after a week of rain in our city. Way more than I expected. Nothing planned, nothing fancy. We literally just found a small open spot behind a restaurant where a few other families were playing and made it our little snow zone for the day. We definitely weren’t fully ...
Girls Trip to San Francisco: Family Stay at Acqua Hotel Mill Valley + Kid-Friendly Activities
Hi guys! Last weekend the girls and I took a little girls trip to San Francisco while dad stayed back for work, and it turned out to be the sweetest, most cozy getaway we didn’t know we needed thanks to Acqua Hotel. To Acqua Hotel we go.. We started our trip at the Bay Area Discovery Museum for their big art weekend, which the kids loved, but the highlight of our stay was checking into the beautiful Acqua Hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with the warmest hospitality and ...