I'm a little behind on all things blog-related, but I knew if I wanted to post this while it was fresh on my mind. I don't want to forget a single detail about this magical today. (I actually wrote this post on Christmas night, but I'm just getting around to putting the photos in). BK said her good-byes to Lucy on Christmas Eve, we baked some cookies, read Twas The Night Before Christmas, and called it a night. Random little side note, BK really showed she could read on Christmas Eve when she started blending words completely on her own while reading our Christmas books. If you follow me on Instagram, you know we've been planning a special surprise for BK. I sketched out a rough draft … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Celebrate Being a Mom with Garth Brooks
I'm really excited about this post because it combines two of my favorite things: Garth Brooks and being a mom. Obviously, two completely different things, but for as long as I can remember I've loved Garth Brooks. His farewell tour was actually my first ever concert way back when I was in third grade. I memorized his songs when I was younger and Allen still laughs when one comes on the radio and I belt it out word for word. It's true, Garth was my first love. Now he's back in the spotlight and his new song brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard him perform is on Good Morning America. I can't quite articulate just how much being a mom means to me. Sure, sometimes it's hard … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Hi Life in the Green House readers! I'm so thankful to say that after meeting Jennifer a few years ago at a blogging conference and staying in touch off and on that we now work together! It's so great to have her in my life on a weekly basis and let me tell you, she is just as sweet as she seems if you don't know her in real life. I blog at My Life Well Loved, which is my healthy lifestyle blog. My hope is to empower women to be their best in healthy living, southern style, recipes, faith, beauty and finding balance. I hope you'll join me on the journey! Today Jennifer and I are swapping guest posts on each other's blogs and I knew I had to bring something GREAT over for … [Read more...]