Fall is my favorite time of year. The weather is cool and crisp, the leaves start turning brown, and the smell of pumpkin spice permeates the air. And in our house, September means apple picking.
As soon as our daughter...
Last night, my 10 year old ran into my bedroom to share an exciting idea.
"Mom", he began with anticipation, "I really want spaghetti tacos for dinner this week!"
My initial thought was: Absolutely NOT!
My second thought was: Where in the world...
You used to be a dreamer, so passionate and full of life. You used to go out dancing and spend time with friends. You used to stay up late, going to concerts and shows. You used to write or...
My oldest daughter has two dads, she always talks about how lucky she is to have two.
She has her dad- her biological dad, and my husband- her step dad. In today's world this isn't an uncommon thing. In fact it's...
Are you prepared for the unexpected?
Last summer, the unexpected happened. It was evening and due to the extreme heat of the day, my husband and I decided to keep our front door open to let in fresh air. (Side...
Two years ago I had the honor of meeting one of the sweetest, most loving, cute, incredible, strong and down right most amazing human beings. Our meeting didn’t go quite as planned, but the second I saw her I...
As is true for all of San Diego- we love our beer! There is nothing better then a cold beer from one of our many local breweries, spending time with our friends, and enjoying the beautiful weather that Fall...
Isn't it fun to browse pinterest for hours on end to find the perfect outfit and background that you want to use for your little one-year-old's first birthday cake smash photo session?
I know we all do it- simply for...
My name is Elisa and I am a mom of a TEEN girl. GASP!
I know, I know, I tried avoiding it as much as I could but she became a teen anyways. Gone are the days of Barbies and...
If you've ever sleep trained your child, you've heard about the importance of bedtime rituals. For those of you that haven't, a bedtime ritual is a series of predictable activities that mark a transition from the business of the day...
The time: 5:15 am
Hubbie wakes up with his alarm and fumbles around to get out of bed. Every morning I try my hardest to get up with him to make his coffee, but it never happens. My warm bed is...
Many times our experiences can change our minds about things. Of course, it is important to share and yes, I teach my son to share. However, I don't make him give up what he is doing to share.
I had...