Even though the stores have been pushing Christmas since September, I'm only just gearing up for the holidays.  It's a bit strange re-visiting Christmas in a house we lived in 6 years and 2 babies ago, but I'm looking forward

            Before dinner, I decided to take the kiddos for a bike ride.   We made it about a half mile from the house and then the rain started.  Everything in me wanted to laugh and embrace the moment, especially when Little

            One of my favorite things about photography is that I find beauty in the everyday things that I might otherwise walk past or give little attention.  These cutey berries grow in my backyard and they caught my eye today.

            My crafty juices have been flowing lately and I'm loving it!  Going with a Washington-themed Christmas ball this year, gotta get a move on, did you know Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK?!   Yipes, where did November go?

                  This was hands-down my favorite part of Little Man's birthday.  The moment he realized that Little Miss tried her hardest to sign his birthday card and he was so moved by her contribution.  Love those little sweethearts.  Happy Birthday, Little

            My inner craft geek is in heaven!  Little Miss' school is having a gnome exchange.  We make 16 gnomes and get a completely brand new set of 15 after the exchange.  Here's my first one, I'm working on her hubby

            Inspired by a whisk, who knew?

            This is my bug.  He's a cuddly, smiley, ball of love and although he threw away all our canned goods for fun today, I love him more than I can believe.

            One of the greatest things my Mom taught me, amongst many, was to sew.  I wish I was able to sew more than just to hem Little Man's ever-too-long pants, but I do love it and I'm happy I can pull

                  My beach cruiser was not really the ride for Washington trails.  But thanks to a recent tune up, it's ready to ride the beach once more!  Gotta love this little biking neighborhood.  

            Yeah