The Luckiest No Matter What!

A late blog is better than a never blog ;) Carter turned 3.5 years old on November 3rd and he has been keeping us oh so busy during these last six months. I tell ya, people talk all the time about the terrible twos, but I think the actual parents in the trenches would say that three years old is a DOOZIE. It's really a good thing that Carter is so stinking cute because he can be quite a challenge sometimes. I don't know if there are others out there who have children like mine, but it's such a roller coaster with him. One minute you are wondering if it's too early for some kind of boot camp and the next he is walking up to you, with his arms open, asking for a hug and a kiss with an 'I love you' attached. He can make my heart so angry and then want to explode with happiness mere minutes apart. These last six months have brought him a little brother, more time at preschool, and the absence of his big brothers as they were off to kindergarten. Being home witho

This is a delayed blog- I love writing so much, but I certainly go through times of feeling like I just don't have time. November seems like one of those time; I think it has a lot to do with having more school work with report cards being sent home at the end of the month. If I have a free kid-free minute, school work takes precedence at that time of year. Nolan and Judah turned 5.5 on November 7th. This last six months has been HUGE for them- becoming big big brothers to Preston, having their longest summer at home, playing T-ball and soccer, and starting kindergarten. Both boys are loving school AND it's been a HUGE adjustment- they are exhausted and overworked (in my professional and non professional opinion) I'm so thankful, however, that school has been a safe, welcoming place for them.  These two boys are very much the same Nolan and Judah that they always have been- Nolan's mind moving a mile a minute, sharp with an iron lock memory to boot, feeling hard

December is here and with it comes, for a lot of us, shopping to buy gifts for loved ones.  I, over these last several years, have turned in to much more of an online shopper! Having four little humans at home doesn't get me out of the house much and during the hours where I could really take my time and shop alone (like 6am or 10pm) most stores aren't open ;) Online shopping helps me tremendously. Although I do shop frequently on sites like Wayfair or Amazon, I am trying to be more socially conscious as I find gifts. There is nothing I like more than to know money I am spending is not only going towards a thoughtful gift, but also helping do some good around the world. Below are five amazing ethical stores whose mission is to bring opportunity to creators and entrepreneurs worldwide. These stores empower and would bring some beautiful, unique gifts to anyone on your gift list this year!  **Disclaimer- While I have shopped at most of these stores myself, I haven't hit the