Hello, I'm Nicole, an engineer by degree but a creative at heart! I am the author of this family, lifestyle blog.
I love all of my grandparents with everything in me, but this guy will always be extra special because he’s always been more like my father than my grandfather. His shirt says it all :)!!! He still calls me at…
Stats | 19.8lbs, 30in Clothes | 12-18mo Shoes | Size 4 This little lady is growing before our very eyes and just turned 15 months old last week. Favorite Words Lately Thank You – When she receives or gives something.…
When I began thinking more about Madison’s development and began researching ways to help her learn and grow I realized that I said no to her quite a bit. For instance… If she touched my earrings – “No, leave those…
I’ve been trying to get Madison to use her fork/spoon a lot more instead of using her hands to eat everything, including cereal with milk (yeah, not fun)! It’s one of those things that definitely takes a bit of time,…
____________________________________________________________________________ “It’s important to remember that an evaluation is not a test that a child either passes or fails. They are a way of letting you know what your child does well and where he or she may need some…
Lately, it’s really hit me how willing and capable Maddie is when it comes to learning. Her mind is truly like a sponge so I have a huge responsibility and opportunity, especially as a stay at home mom, to fully…
I love snacks! I’m sure you’re not surprised considering my addiction to sugar. But these peanut butter granola bars consist of wholesome ingredients like unsalted almonds, oats, coconut oil, etc. so I don’t feel as bad when I grab one,…
Madison is like her father in so many, many ways. Considering all I’ve done, you know, carrying her around for nine months and birthing her and all, you’d think she’d get something from me. Nope, all daddy. I tend to…
“Busy” lying in the yard with my little lady. I was watching 7th Heaven yesterday and there was a scene in the beginning where a man was trying to offer the mom, Annie, a job selling her extraordinary muffins in his shop.…
I did not have my mother very long, but in that length of time she cast over me an influence which has lasted all my life…my mother was the making of me! She was so true, so sure of me; and…