The Philly Family Lasagna {The life we wanna live}

When I was younger, and we would drive by peoples houses at night, I used to have this fascination with imagining the families that lived in there. The glow of the light from inside sharing a small glimpse into the space in which they lived. Were they happy inside those walls? Were their parents together? How many siblings did they…
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The things that connect us all

One of the neatest things about having a large family is witnessing the different dynamics and connections develop between members. I grew up in a family with sisters who were five years older than me, and always buddied up together. When I was still playing pretend and rocking baby dolls, they were hanging out with friends at the mall. In…
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Belle Fleur { A Flower Party }

Oh my little girl, six. I don’t know about you guys, but time feels like it’s just keeps speeding up.  Usually I get super emotional around my kids Birthdays, and mourn the passing of time. But have really tried to change my perspective the last year. See the big picture, behind and in front, stand right in and see each day…
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Christmas Around Here

Merry Christmas everyone! Gosh this month is flying by.. I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. This time last year it was snowing and really helped bring in the festiveness of the season, and this year it’s super mild, and raining.. a lot, dang! – Because I freaking LOVE snow days! How quiet everything seems, how it makes everything bright, and cozy..…
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Summer Solstice Party

At the end of June, right after the kids finished school, we threw a summer solstice party with our friends. It’s a special group that started years ago when we were young, and the only ones with babies at the time. I’m sure most of you would agree that sometimes Motherhood can feel isolating if you don’t have anyone to…
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