The "monster" turns 3!

For the record (Sarah, when you are reading this when you are older)- YOU picked out this crazy cake. I asked to have the monsters pink and purple to look a bit "girlier" but the order got messed up. In the end, it didn't matter because the crazy, messy cake fit your own monster attitude just perfect :)

Good Bye to the 2s.....

On the eve of our "baby's" third birthday, I thought it fitting to write a sort of tribute to the 2s. This will, almost certainly (less than .1% chance), be our last 2 year old :) In honor (celebration, mourning and/or disbelief) of this, I was thinking through everything I want to remember about the 2s before they are forever buried in all of my other memories. Because, well, the 2s are just different. Not quite a baby, but still so little. And so, the best way I can think to describe it is this....

Captivating

Adventurous



Cuddly

Surprising

Lovable

Helpful

Independent

Trainable

Carefree

Scary

Creative

Sweet

Silly

Stubborn

Frustrating

Bossy

Exhausting

All grown up



Sarah,

  You have been the most challenging, fun, frustrating, lovable, fast paced, fearless, reckless 2 year old we have had the pleasure of raising. There were days we were certain we'd never get you through this year! But, here we are, you're almost 3- where did the time go??? To describe your twos to you wouldn't do it justice. It has been 12 months of watching while you explored without any hesitation, ran without looking back, learned at lightning speed, frustrated us to the max, broke more items than we could count and yet managed to capture all (yes, Alex and Anna included!) our hearts even more. You are the most amazingly sweet and lovable little girl who is the best of all of us. You bring fun and laughter to us every single day. Your antics and adventures keep us focused on what is really important in life. So, yes, you've challenged us in every way and there have been days when locking you in the dog kennel may have crossed our minds, but at the end of every day we are always hugged with such intensity that all of the worries of the day are erased. Thanks for closing out the "2s" with a bang baby girl!

Mom

Bathing Suit Shopping Tips

Ever feel like you just can't find a bathing suit that fits? If you answered "yes", then this post is for you! Here is Sarah's Do's and Don'ts for Swimsuit apparel....


DON'T be afraid to just let it all hang out...

DO consider adding a little "padding" where it matters most....

DON'T forget to accessorize...  (the right shoes really CAN make the outfit)

DO go for an "off the shoulder" look...

DON'T forget to test the elastic in your suit prior to purchase (this will help you avoid the sagging crotch look)

DO keep a towel close at hand for any potential bathing suit mishaps...

DON'T be afraid to get your new suit a little dirty!

DO realize that if you can 't find the perfect suit, the au natural look is always in!

Happy Shopping!