Continuing our series of kid birthday party themes -- today we're talking all about Shep's First Rodeo! This one was a little tricky because Covid was picking back up, but after the challenges Shep faced his first year of life, we knew we had to celebrate him, even if it was a smaller crew. One … Continue reading First Rodeo Birthday Party
One of my very favorite things to do is host parties. I decided it's about time I share some photos and details of our birthday parties over the years! The first birthday party I ever threw was for Henry's second birthday. His first birthday party had to be cancelled -- thanks, Covid. His second birthday … Continue reading PARTY THEME – Red, White, and TWO
an essay on love and loss
“as I have come to describe it between friends, juggling 5 balls which are all made of glass, waiting to see which will hit the ground and shatter first”
We've all heard this phrase. Someone asks an expectant parent if they're hoping for a boy or a girl. Maybe they have a preference but they don't want to share, or maybe they really don't. So they say something along the lines of, "we don't care, as long as they're healthy!" Admittedly, I experienced some … Continue reading As long as they’re healthy…
We have two dining rooms. On any given day we can accommodate 15 people for dinner without rearranging a chair. It’s easy to forget when all our neighbors have houses just like ours and I’m not trying to be boastful but I guess objectively it’s a decently big place. Guys, it doesn’t matter. If your … Continue reading Thursday night dinner
SAVANNAH BERINGER 