Back during the summer, I purchased tickets for the North Pole Express. I've actually missed purchasing the past two years. The tickers sell out quick, I was super excited when I scored a few for the family. Funny thing, I remember thinking I would let Judson hang out with my parents while we went, but he's so laid back, that we thought he would actually enjoy the ride. And we were right! BK was thrilled when we arrived at the train station and she figured out what we would be doing. She was a little confused when we were put her in pajamas to leave the house. She kept saying, I can't think of any place we get to wear our matching pajamas to. Christmas through … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Fill Me In Friday, Baby Led Weaning
From the beginning with Jud, I knew I wanted to give Baby Led Weaning a shot. I heard wonderful things about the concept and loved the idea of it making him a great eater. I think I get more questions about Baby Led Weaning than any other parenting choice I make. Yes, even more than breastfeeding, and we all know how everyone wants to be all up in your breastfeeding business. I'd gladly take a dollar for each time someone said: Oh, what a cute baby! How old is he? Are you still breastfeeding him? I mean, what in the actual world? I digress. Let's get back to the actual point of this post, Baby Led Weaning. I think it's probably best to just answer some of the many questions I … [Read more...]
DIY Tissue Paper Tassel Garland
I know you've probably seen tassle garland all over Pinterest lately. Actually, I've been seeing it for awhile, but I was never quite brave enough to take the plunge. But, my mom and I love a good project, and we thought this might be a fun one to spend some time in the craft room learning how to make. And spend some time we certainly did! The first set took us a fair amount of time to complete. By the second set, we were much faster and more efficient thanks to a few changes we made during the process. And last week we threw together a third strand rather quick! I know there are a million different tutorials you can find to make this, but I thought it would be helpful to share the method … [Read more...]