My very first bucket list
I’ll admit something right now. I’m the WORST at coming up with fun things for the kids to do. When we decided that I was going to be a stay at home mom once Nolan was born I though, eh… piece of...
View ArticleThis & That
Today was a good day with little Nolan bear. He wasn’t as fussy as he has been, and dear god I thank you for that. I seriously thought when he woke up this morning that I wasn’t going to be able to...
View ArticleA Mama Breakdown, We ALL Have Them!
As a mother, there is nothing more exhausting than a rough day with the kids. We all have those days no matter how well behaved they are. Kids are kids, and kids like to act up! However, being a woman...
View ArticleBucket List #8 – Have a Picnic at the Park
June gloom go away! I normally don’t mind some clouds and chilly days, but I want more sunshine! That’s really not like me to be saying that. The heat and I don’t mix, at all, but it really has been...
View ArticleSomething Good
I’m gonna get sappy here, so you have been warned. There is honestly nothing more heartfelt than a brand new baby in your arms. The little squirmy motions, the sweet little sounds, and the pure smell...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Girls & Boys
Of course, all in MY opinion… but maybe you can agree too? From the moment I found out I was pregnant with Nolan, I knew I was having a boy. No doubt about it. I was so, so, so, sick from about...
View ArticleWindmill Farms
Monday’s are usually my mom’s day with the kids. She lives about 20 minutes away, so we normally plan on getting together for a fun day out and about. I have lived here my entire life, and have never...
View ArticleTHIS IS NOW
I recently read an article that took me back a bit. Mostly because it described me to a T, and it made me a bit melancholy knowing that. It was about embracing the moment, here and now. If you’re a...
View ArticleTHE BEST Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
I had an itch to bake the other night. I had some banana’s that have been in the freezer ready to be toasted up into something fancy. BUT I’m a terrrrrible baker. One year, I fully convinced my...
View ArticleSummer Time Favorites
I’m picky when it comes to certain things on my skin during summer. You get hot, sticky, sweaty, and a full face of make-up sometimes makes you feel bleh. The less, the better in my opinion on those...
View ArticleA Father’s Day Tribute; for my dad & my husband – PART 1 -
This was on my wedding day right before walking down the isle to marry my best friend, three months after my dad received his second liver transplant. He’s incredible. Growing up, like any girl, I...
View ArticleA Father’s Day Tribute; For my Dad & my Husband – Part 2 -
Then, there’s this guy. Waking up next to him every morning makes my heart calm. It makes my heart happy, and it gives my whole being a sense of peace. There is truly nobody like this man, I’ve never...
View ArticleThe world is a big big place
When you think of all that the world has to offer, what is it exactly that comes to mind? Do you think of all of the positive or fear the negative? Kind of a simple question when you think about it...
View ArticleOh ya, we’re married…
As parents, we all know that having kids is fun, exciting, amazing, and all that jazz. Right? But sometimes it’s REALLY nice to get into the car by yourself or just the two of you, without having to...
View ArticleLittle Moments
[source] A couple weeks ago Nolan and I had just dropped sister off at school and were sitting at the car wash waiting for ours to finish getting sparkly. It was a beautiful morning. The sun was out,...
View ArticleSaturdays Favorites
I don’t know about you, but I can look at those faces all day long. These kids have been awesome lately, which allows mama to stay sane. Thumbs up to that! The last few days the June gloom has left,...
View ArticleUp a Tree Cup a Tea Co.
Hello Mama Daze Readers! I’m Johanna, the person behind Up a Tree Cup a Tea Co., a shop of handmade goodies for the little ones and beyond! All the accessories in my shop are made from vintage or...
View ArticleThe Big P Word
That right there ladies and gentlemen (if there are some) is yours truly, seven months along with little miss Ava. At that moment I felt as though I was rockin’ pregnancy. I was rockin’ it good. I had...
View ArticleHappy July!
I can’t believe it’s July, and I REALLY can’t believe that I’ve had a baby nine months ago. How in the world does life just pass you by? It really blows my mind sometimes. On a little note from our...
View ArticleLately
Nolan is climbing, standing, crawling and wobbling all over the place. Pretty sure I’m going to be chasing after him. I’m not ready. I made the best spaghetti and meatballs the other night. Thank you...
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