If you're new around here, you're probably reading the title of this post and thinking, "Umm...what?" So let me start with the basics... -The Fat Hog 500 is a party that my in-laws throw every Memorial Day weekend on their farm in central Kansas (you can read about past years here). -It's pretty epic. -This tradition started back in the 70's and friends and family look forward to it every year. (You'll soon see why!) -The main course, as you've probably guessed, is pork. A gigantic pig in ...
A Rug Meant for an Angel
Several of you have asked about the angel wings rug in Hartley's nursery, so I wanted to share a little bit more about this brand that I've come to LOVE. Lorena Canals Rugs are handmade, all natural rugs that are made in India. The designs are gorgeous--but the biggest selling point for me: they are MACHINE WASHABLE. Anyone that's ever had kids, or dogs, or husbands (ha!) knows that this is huuuuuge! It just so happens that these pretty white angel wings are one of a certain Frenchie's favorite ...
Hartley’s Nursery
I say it every time I finish decorating a nursery, but Hartley's room really is my favorite room in the house. As it should be, right? I mean, think about how much time we spend in our babies' rooms that first year. It seems like they should be places that we love and love to be! This room used to be Nash's nursery...and while I adored his navy walls, painting them a soft gray transformed the whole room and gave it such a light and airy feeling. It also proved Chris' love for me. Ha! I wish I ...
Hartley: 2 Months
Height: 22.6 in Weight: 11lbs 8oz Head: 15.1 in Hartley, Well, it's been confirmed: you are the sweetest. You're spending more time awake this month, which means we get to see your smile and hear your coos a lot more. No matter how busy our day is, or how many tantrums a certain 2-year-old has thrown (I'm not naming any names)...if you're smiling, I can't help but stop what I'm doing and smile back. It's just amazing how much joy one little tiny human can bring to a family! Here's what ...
TGIF…Really, Thank GOODNESS.
Oh my...it's been a week. I'm not sure what happened, but somewhere along the way I hopped on the Hot Mess Express. From being late EVERYWHERE (even when I left early, something happened)...to running out of gas (don't push it, friends, just don't do it)...to finding my kid eating a cup of day-old french fries that he found tucked away in his car seat this morning. And if you think I had the energy to stop him from doing it...you'd be wrong. I just put my sunglasses on and kept driving. You ...
Everyday Runway
Happy Tuesday, friends! The big kids are at school today and Hartley and I have nothing on the agenda but a Target run for teacher gifts (and probably 17 other things I don't need...you know how it goes). I don't know if it's the nice weather or the fact that I'm not pregnant anymore, but I've been EXTRA excited about spring clothes this year. I'm loving all the current trends and, for once, I feel like I'm paying as much attention to my own wardrobe as I am my kids'! Now here's the thing...I ...