Hi guys! So there’s just something about a family road trip that makes the best memories, and this one was extra special. We packed up the van with our family and my best friend Christina’s family to celebrate her son Cameron’s golden birthday. Turning five only happens once, and we couldn’t wait to spend the weekend making unforgettable memories together. Between Christina, Cameron, Addy, my girls, plus all of our luggage, the van was completely packed. We loaded up on snacks, turned on our ...
Our Summer Trip to Alaska: Family, Fresh Air, & Memories We’ll Never Forget.
Hi guys! You know Some trips are all about the destination. This one? It was all about the people. For years, we’d talked about visiting my cousin Alisa and her family in Alaska. They’re a military family stationed in Anchorage, and even though we’d never been before, I couldn’t wait to experience where they call home. This summer, we finally made it happen. It was just me and the girls Ivy, Aria, and Riley. My husband stayed home with Disney (someone had to keep our fluffy little girl ...
9 Months of Swimming: A Q&A with Ivy.
Hi guys! It’s hard to believe Ivy has officially been swimming for nine months! Watching her grow in the pool has been such a rewarding experience not just because of the skills she’s learned, but because of the confidence she’s gained along the way. Instead of doing another traditional monthly update, I thought it would be fun to let Ivy share her journey in her own words. I asked her a few questions about swimming, and here’s what she had to say! Q&A with Ivy. 1. What’s your ...
Our Mommy-Daughter Vegas Day Trip.
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 ...