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Family Life
How a Dad Communicates with His Daughters Affects Them Forever
I think how a dad communicates with his daughters is so super important to get right because it literally affects his little girls for the rest of …
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10 Rules for My Girls – A Dad’s Point of View
There's nothing better in the world than being "Daddy" to my 2 little girls. It's hands down the best thing I've ever done with my life. I've said …
Toyota RAV4 Adventure All Wheel Drive AWD Review
We reviewed the brand new 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure All Wheel Drive and what a rad little SUV it is. The RAV4 Adventure Looks The first thing that …
2017 Back to School Photo Shoot
I'm trying to come to grips with the fact that summer is almost over. We're finally done moving stuff from the old house to the new house. So we'll be …
Modeling for Little Skye Children’s Clothing Boutique
This was a sponsored post we did for Little Skye Children's Clothing Boutique that was originally published on Happy Mothering. Since this was a …
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How to Plan a Las Vegas Family Vacation with Kids
Are you planning a Las Vegas family vacation? There are so many things to do in Las Vegas with Kids. Read about Vegas hotels, restaurants and …
Stride Rite Made 2 Play Shoes are Perfect for Active Kids
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stride Rite that was originally published on Happy Mothering. Zoë loved modeling for photos when …
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Appreciating My Family for Its Unique Qualities + Quirks
All families have their own unique qualities and quirks that define who they are. My family is no different. I grew up in a family where there was …
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2015 Mazda5 Review: An Affordable Minivan for Families
Do you know how long it's been since Brian and I had the opportunity to spend a weekend away from home without the girls? Well, I think it was …
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Appreciating the Beautiful Mess of Parenting
Parenting is the greatest thing I've ever done in my life, but that doesn't mean it's not a mess... a very beautiful mess. We all have our ups …
Kaylee Models Her Janelle Funari Handmade Christmas Dress
My two daughters are very different in how they like dress. Zoë is very much more casual in her style like I am. Kaylee, on the other hand, is a girly …
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Kaylee’s First Day of Pre-School
I have gone back and forth on whether to send Kaylee to pre-school for a while. After we sent Zoë to Kindergarten last year, Kaylee started …
5 Tips for Acting Like a Real Life Princess
This is a sponsored post we did for Disney on Happy Mothering several years ago. The girls were so cute in it, I just couldn't part with it, so I …
My Beautiful Girl Graduated Kindergarten!
This time last year, we were debating whether we should homeschool, or send Zoë to the small, private school in town for Kindergarten. After a lot of …
Happy 6th Birthday Zoë!
It's hard to believe this sweet baby... Is now a beautiful little girl... I love you Zoë! Happy Birthday! …
Zoë’s Invention Convention
It's Science Fair at schools across the country. Since Zoë is in Kindergarten this year, I wasn't expecting her to have to create a Science Fair …
Kaylee’s 4th Birthday Party
My baby turned 4 on Valentine's Day - I can hardly believe it! There has been a lot of illness going around town, so we had a small party with a few …
Happy 4th Birthday to My Sweet Kaylee Monkey!
Four years ago today, I was in the hospital in Uruguay, holding my brand new sweet girl Kaylee, and missing my little Zoë who was staying with some of …
My Life Could Be a Show About Kids and Bathroom Adventures
I never knew what comedy was before having kids. Seriously, every day in our home is full of laughs and giggles. Not only because we have fun …
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Why Co-Sleeping was the Best Sleep Training Method for Us
I sit here, late at night after the girls are sound asleep, writing this post. After 5+ years of co-sleeping, I believe that phase of our lives has …
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And Then There Were Three…
See that sweet baby sleeping on my chest? That's Zoë as a newborn. My sweet little 10 lb. 1 oz. baby girl. I can't believe that picture was taken 5 …
Happy 5th Birthday Zoë!
I can't believe my baby is 5 today! Seriously, where does the time go? I can't believe it was 5 years ago today that she came into our lives and …
20 Wishes For My Daughters
My wishes, hopes and dreams for Zoë and Kaylee are simple – or at least I think they are simple. I know simple and easy aren’t the same thing… …
Happy 3rd Birthday Kaylee!
It is hard to believe that my sweet girl Kaylee was born exactly 3 years ago today! Valentine's Day took on a whole new meaning when it became her …
Wordless Wednesday: Daddy’s Tough Girls
Merry Christmas!
I want to wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! It has been a wonderful year, and I'm so grateful each and …
First Real Snow of 2012
Yesterday we had our first real snow of 2012. There was only a light dusting on the ground when I woke up, but it started snowing heavily very shortly …
Halloween Pictures
This year, we had the best Halloween we've had as a family so far. The girls had 3 opportunities to dress up and they loved every one! Even though …
Watch our Hydroponic Garden Grow!
Sprouts are Coming Up September 12, 2012 3 weeks later - the growth exploded! October 17, 2012 …
Wordless Wednesday: Paper Airplane Fun
Implementing a Quiet Time Routine
I have never been one for scheduling nap time. I have worked very hard to teach the girls to listen to their bodies and develop a natural rhythm. It …
Wordless Wednesday: Kaylee’s First Piggy Tails
Wordless Wednesday: Discovering Giant Dandelions
Having a Blast with LeapFrog Summer Camp
I wasn’t really sure what to expect with the LeapFrog Summer Camp, but most of the daily activities have been well-suited to Zoë’s interests. There …
Today Has Been One of THOSE Days!
I love being a Mom. I love my girls like I've never loved anything before, but today has really been one of those days. You know, the days where you …
Wordless Wednesday: Happy 4th Birthday Zoë!
Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Three Girls In The Tub
Since becoming a mom, there is nothing I miss more than taking a long, hot shower – by myself. Or even a warm, relaxing bath to soak in some relaxing …
Happy Mother’s Day to My Beautiful Wife Chrystal Johnson
Good Morning Everyone and Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mothers out there... to the not so wonderful mothers, well, you're probably not …
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Happy 2nd Birthday Kaylee!
I can't believe that Kaylee is 2-years old today! She is my perfect little Valentine's Day gift. It's hard to believe that 2 years ago, we were in …
Zoë and Kaylee Meet Santa for the First Time
I know there is a huge debate in the natural parenting community about Santa. Most natural parenting families don't "do" Santa. It was something Brian …
You Might Have a Toddler In Your House If…
Your Christmas Tree is only decorated on the top half! …
Laser Pointers Aren’t Just for Pets!
A few weeks ago, I bought Brian a laser pointer, and the other night he was playing with Kaylee and pulled it out of his pocket. I had no idea how …
Kaylee Discovers Tinkerbell on Video
This video Brian took of him playing with Kaylee last night was just too cute not to share. At 19.5 months, her vocabulary is exploding. She says so …
We Have Raccoons!
One of the things I love about living in the mountains is being surrounded by wildlife. I love that my girls get to grow up so close to the earth. We …
I’m Finally Donating My Hair
I have been trying to grow my hair out to donate to Locks of Love for a couple of years now. It felt like it was taking forever to get long enough, …
3-Year Olds Can Babywear Too!
How do I know that my girls love being worn? Because when I say we're going for a walk, Zoë grabs her baby and nicely tucks her into her shirt so she …
The Precious Memories We Keep
As parents, we try and capture each and every precious memory so we can hold onto them forever. I feel like every day is full of memories, and I feel …
Another Lesson in Natural Pigmentation
I shared how we dyed our Easter Eggs with natural foods this year, and why it was such a great lesson in natural pigmentation. My girls really took …
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
When I'm done working for the day, I love how excited my girls are to see me when I come downstairs. The other day, I was working and Brian was …
A Ghost in the Playroom
The last few weeks we’ve been struggling to get the girls to go into the playroom. Zoë insists that there’s a ghost in her playroom that scares her …
No More Babies in This House
It has been a couple months since Kaylee took her first steps. She was very cautious with learning to walk—different from Zoë who was all over the …
Happy First Birthday to My Sweet Baby Girl Kaylee!
I can’t believe that one year ago today, I was sitting in a hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay holding my tiny 8 lb. 10 oz. little girl. (When I say …
Mastitis and Moving
The last few weeks have been draining. We found out a few weeks ago that our landlord had not been paying his mortgage (even though we pay our rent on …
Laundry Time!
Zoë has been my big helper for some time now, but recently Kaylee has also started wanting to help me out. Whether it's unloading the dishwasher or …
Funny Video: Zoë Goes Boom
Preparing for My First Winter in the Mountains
It seems like over the last several weeks, preparing for winter has consumed our lives. It’s actually pretty exciting for me. It will be my first …
A Whopping Dose of Mommy Guilt
If I thought I had mommy guilt in the past, I was crazy. This last week has been “H” “E” “double hockey sticks” in our house … well, ever since the …
Our Halloween at Home
We had a big day planned for Halloween. First the zoo, then off to the village for more festivities and then some trick or treating around our …
The Toilet Incident
We have some interesting moments parenting two young children. Some are funny. Some are frustrating. Some are a combination of both. Last week we had …