Back in August I went home to Oregon for a glorious week that consisted of a baptism and a wedding. The baptism was a lovely affair that the mother put together perfectly. Baby Lola was beautiful, of course, and rocked a fresh flower halo that is a tradition in their family. Cross-shaped cookies, ...
oh baby! shower gifts
I like to think I know a thing or two about kids and babies. After all, I've spent years babysitting newborns and have been working with kids since I was fifteen years old. Alas, in my non-mother state my baby gift giving skills are usually items that I only think a new mom would want (à la ...
top ten lessons i’ve learned from my mother
Happy Mother's Day to all the loving and selfless moms out there. Although I am only mother to a furry creature I am continually impacted by all mothers, both in my personal and professional life. I know many extraordinary mothers, especially my own mother (obviously), my sister, my sister-in-law, ...
godmother bliss
I am one proud godmother these days.
I am incredibly blessed and extremely fortunate to have four godchildren. My best friend just had a babe (who I made these letters for) and I am so ridiculously giddy and honored to be the godmother. I literally burst into tears when she asked. (Cry baby.) ...
i heart the pacific northwest
If anyone out there hasn't been to the Pacific Northwest: I wonder, what are you waiting for? There is more to it than granola-munching hipsters. And, if you can believe, there is electricity and running water. And clean air and friendly people...
The top ten things I miss about this wonderful ...
