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 …
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Super Girl Snow Pro 2018 at Bear Mountain
In the 3 weeks after the USASA Boardercross Competition, Zoë, Kaylee and I had a whole lot of fun on the mountain preparing for Supergirl Snow …
No “Participation Trophies” in USASA and That’s A Okay!!!
We are super excited as the mountains here in Big Bear are getting ready to open for this season. Quick Background on our history of …
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Rail Jamming and Homeschooling
The past week and a half has been super exciting and we've had lots of fun. Little Miss Kaylee turned 8 last Wednesday on February 14th; yes, she's …
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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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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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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Zoë and Kaylee’s Bouncy House
It never fails. Every time we drive by a place with a bouncy house, the girls freak out. "Mommy, look a bouncy house! Can we go, can we go? Please, …
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 …
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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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
Just because we have girls, doesn't mean Daddy can't teach them to be tough. Check out that arm bar! …
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 …
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!
This is what I wish they were doing right now - aren't they sweet here? I love being a Mom. I love my girls like I've never loved anything before, …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
No More Babies in This House
Kaylee Enjoying the Batter from Her Birthday Carrot Cake It has been a couple months since Kaylee took her first steps. She was very cautious with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kaylee and the Chicken Pox
Kaylee came down with the chicken pox last Friday (10 days ago). It was a bit of a surprise because we weren’t aware she had been exposed. But, in a …
Complete Exhaustion and Total Joy
Having two young girls that are only 21 months apart has me completely exhausted. I can’t tell you the last time got 8 straight hours of sleep (even 4 …
Our Ever-Changing Co-Sleeping Arrangements
Before Kaylee was born, I wrote about my thoughts and feelings on co-sleeping, and how I wondered what it would be like to co-sleep with two little …
I Can Do It Myself!
In the last week or so, Kaylee has decided that she no longer wants me to feed her… she wants to feed herself. If I try to feed her a bite, she grabs …
Peaches are Good!
We started Kaylee on solids about almost a month ago because she had been trying to steal food off of our plates for a while and the poor thing would …
Big Smiles
Kaylee is three months old now and she is very expressive – both with her facial expressions and her voice. She loves experimenting with different …
Why is There Dirt in the Baby’s Hair?
I had to go to the airport to pick up a package today, so Brian stayed home with the girls. After nearly 2 hours of riding the bus then dealing with …
Co-Sleeping with Two Under Two
I’ve written about co-sleeping in the past, but that was before Kaylee was born. Now that she’s 2 ½-months old, I wanted to share what I’ve learned …
My Little Snugglers
Both of my girls are incredibly snuggly. Zoë loves snuggling with Mommy and Daddy (hence why she still sleeps with us), but she also loves being all …
How to Get a Good Shower with a New Baby
If you’re a new mom, then you understand the term, “good shower,” and just how hard it is to get one. When Zoë was born, she never slept for longer …
Life with Two Under Two: Getting Into A Groove
So this week I finally admitted to myself that I can’t do it all. As much as I’d love to think I can… I have to be honest with myself and admit that …
Life with Two Under Two: Mommy Guilt
So this week I’ve finally been hit with the Mommy Guilt (not too different from preggo guilt). I feel like poor Zoë has been neglected because Kaylee …
Life with Two Under Two: My New Mantra is “Good Enough”
Good enough. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that to myself over the last few weeks. I only got half the dishes done today – good enoughI …
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Life With Two Under Two: Confessions
I've been wanting to reduce the amount of time Zoë spends watching movies. Unfortunately, with Kaylee’s arrival, I have to confess that we’ve actually …
Life with Two Under Two: Expect the Unexpected
Every day I look at Kaylee and I just can’t get over how much she looks like Zoë as a baby. So much so that I forget at times that she’s a different …
Life with Two Under Two: Temper Tantrums, Sleep Deprivation and Sweet Kisses
So, I’ve officially been home with my two under two for over a week now. It has definitely presented some interesting challenges. I have been trying …
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Kaylee’s Birth Story
As everyone knows, I was due with my second child on February 4 and went well past my due date. I was scheduled for induction on February 17 if she …
Two Under Two: Zoë Meets Kaylee
I know that I promised to get Kaylee’s birth story up - you can see that here. Today, I want to introduce a new weekly series – Two Under Two. …
Short Timer’s Syndrome
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “short timer’s syndrome” before. It’s typically used for someone who has put in their notice at work, and is just …
Co-Sleeping Comes Naturally
Before having children, I would never have thought in a million years that I’d be a co-sleeper. I was sure that my baby would sleep in her crib and …