Watch out universe — Kourtney Kardashian is having a girl. Should we expect Kourtney’s daughter to receive a traditional K name (such as Kelsey, Kristin, or Kill-Me-Now), or do we think she and Scott are starting their own M tradition? Ugh, I coul... read more
Suri's Burn Book
Ack! We’re speaking at the Portland Home & Garden Show today, so pardon us if we’re spotty and slow over here (picture us sweating bullets, emphatically flailing, and trying not to blurt out nonsensical things like “pickle jars!” and “... read more
Young House Love
This is a really good one! It’s called Extra Yarn, and it’s written by Mac Barnett, with beautiful illustrations by Jon Klassen. It’s about little Annabelle who finds out her actions can have a happy effect on her community. The story has kindness... read more
Design Mom
By Amanda Jane Jones I haven’t been to a Bat Mitzvah since I was in middle school. If I remember right, I think I took a ‘N Sync CD as my gift. Yikes! My tastes have matured since then, thank goodness. Below are some ideas for what to wear and wha... read more
Oh Happy Day!
B – I – G: A Tribute from Graham’s older sister Lindsay You may remember a film from the ‘80s in which a 13-year-old boy turns into Tom Hanks and enjoys the fruits of adulthood while continuing to act like a prepubescent. What you may not have re... read more
Kate Collins Interiors
I've been sucked in. I joined Spotify and Pinterest in one weekend, and now I might as well just sell my soul to the devil. Or maybe listen to my Inspired playlist while I mod podge frames and pin cute vintage shoes. ***** Thank you for your heart... read more
Enjoying the Small Things
My three little Valentines. These are the Valentines Ella handed out to her class... ... and this is the pile of Valentines Ella got back at her class party. (Sadly, Claire's preschool doesn't do a Valentine's Day exchange. But she and Lucy got p... read more
Jennifer Woodbury
Without a doubt I consider myself a trustworthy person who can keep things in confidence when it is important. However, I am the first to admit that it is SO hard for me to keep the fun stuff a secret. By nature … Continue reading →... read more
Seoul Searching
Yesterday, one week before the 4th anniversary of our eldest child's birth, we decided to treat him to a day of fun things to celebrate. We started with Lil Kickers where he got some one-on-one time with Daddy (something that E ALWAYS loves). Afte... read more
The Fetsch Boys
Hi Readers (if any left),I know, I've been absolutely horrible about keeping up with this blog recently. I am months behind, and yet I'm backdating. Things have been so busy here (good busy:) and I think in another 1.5 weeks I will have time to si... read more
And Then There Were Four...
Noah requested a bowling party this year! It was our first time having a birthday party somewhere besides our home and it turned out great. All of the kids had fun bowling, eating cupcakes and playing in the arcade. Noah's big present came from al... read more
The Development of the McDonald Babies
Just let me dust off the keys on my keyboard and blow the dust off of my blog… I was just lying in bed, reading about photography and close to falling asleep when Craig said, “this should be a FB post” and up I stood and lumbered over to my chair ... read more
Andrea Heffernan Blog
Hello, friends! I’m writing to let you in on a decision I made this week. I have been very tired lately. And busy, and overwhelmed. And thus, frankly, unhappy. I’m pretty sure my family misses me. I miss me. And I know God misses me. In a moment o... read more
Raechel Myers | Finding My Feet
Need a great gift for a little boy or girls this year? Here are some of our top favorites..happy holiday shopping!Come find whimsy in matchbox mice and other Maileg toys which are unique and full of character!This is Rome, London, and New York amo... read more
Le Cirque des Enfants
Kate was very excited to make Daddy breakfast on Sunday morning. His request was scrambled eggs and toast with jelly!After breakfast we went for a bike ride together, the first time with everyone on their own bikes! We rode down to our neighborhoo... read more
The Cook Chronicles