For as long as I can remember, October has been my favorite month. It’s kind of strange, really, because I’m generally a summer girl through and through. But October has a lot going for it: the weather is warm, but not sweltering (at least that’s generally the case here in Southern California); the school year… Continue Reading
How do you prepare for a big life change? If you’re like me, you read as many preparatory books as possible! When Luke and I were dating and engaged, we poured through countless marriage books. (They helped!) Now that we’re expecting our first baby, I’m reading everything I can get my hands on about pregnancy,… Continue Reading
Fall has arrived! School is in full swing, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING has graced the shelves of grocery stores—and the menus of coffee shops—everywhere, and the weather is finally starting to cool down (apparently I’ve reached the point where low-90s is considered “cool”). I’m slowly adjusting to the faster pace of this season, and am doing… Continue Reading
Since the day I found out I was pregnant, one of the biggest questions at the forefront of my mind has been: is this little one inside of me a boy or a girl? It’s been a long few months of waiting to find out. In the meantime, I’ve learned quite a few fun facts… Continue Reading
Let the mourning period begin . . . summer is officially over, and it’s time for me to get back to “real life,” with work and a schedule and having to dress myself in something other than shorts and flip-flops. Sigh. But as much as I’ll miss the hot, laid-back summer days, part of me… Continue Reading
It’s hard to believe that summer will soon be drawing to a close. I’ve been somewhat in denial that this glorious season will actually have to end, but I suppose it is inevitable. Until then, I’m making the most of these wonderful August days, relishing the summer heat and filling my free time with lots… Continue Reading
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been at this blogging thing for almost a year now! If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I like to wrap up each month by sharing a few things I’ve learned over the past four weeks. This month, instead of sharing what I learned… Continue Reading
I’ve dreamed of writing this post since before I even had a blog. At times I wondered if I would ever get to write it. But the joyful day has come when I get the pleasure of sharing you, my lovely readers, some wonderful news: I am pregnant! I think it goes without saying that… Continue Reading