This Unfamiliar Road

When I became a parent, I suddenly forgot how to take picture of anything but my child. So, here is Christmas: starring Peyton Picking out my first Christmas tree  Putting the angel on the tree Mommy and me waiting to see Santa...I was very sleepy We took the opportunity to get a family photo!...

A picture tells a thousand words... ...

It is hard to believe that we have already reached this milestone. Half a year has flown by! Peyton has experienced a lot of 'firsts' in the last month-her little world is changing quite a bit. Our easygoing baby has adapted to all of it-and continues to be the happiest baby!   6 months old! Shirt via Southern...

Peyton enjoyed her first big girl food a couple of weeks ago! We have decided to make our own food. Yes, I see your eyes rolling. And I've heard it before..."We'll see how long this lasts!" But that's what everyone said about cloth diapers too...and we're still loving them! Homemade baby food & cloth diapers-I promise...

About a month ago, Ben called me from work (his one day in the office) and told me his boss pulled him aside to discuss his future with the company. About a week later, he was meeting with several department heads, and accepted a promotion. YAY...right? Most people would be so excited to hear this news. I cried.  Of...

I really thought that our dining room would be last on our list of projects for the home...I mean, we have a perfectly good kitchen table, and who really uses their dining room anyway? Well, after deciding to host a party and family Thanksgiving at our home this year, Ben and I agreed that it was a good time for a dining...

Every year around Thanksgiving time, our group of friends gets together to celebrate the upcoming Holidays...and we just enjoy spending some time together. It all started 5 (maybe 6?) years ago when most of us were working at the country club. We were all in different states for school, but came home for Thanksgiving break,...

What. A. Month. This has most definitely been the biggest month of developmental change for Peyton! It has been fascinating watching her discover the world around her. With that, however, comes a 'transitional' time.  For the most part, P is a super happy baby. She smiles at anyone, is very attentive, and laughs...

Maybe it's the cooler weather, or the costumes & candy; Maybe it's decorating the house...but Ben and I LOVE Halloween! This year, we decided to give out full-size candy bars, and they were definitely a hit! Because we live in such a large neighborhood with lots of kids, we like to keep a tally of our trick-or-treaters,...