backyard toy favorites
{kid kraft striped table // kid kraft sandbox // melissa and doug sprinkler // zoku fish pop molds // water table // backyard swing // little tikes baseball, tee and bat // gazillion bubbles // kids garden tool set // little tikes soccer set // balloons } These are all things that we’ve accumulated through the years that have […]
Five Family Friendly Florida Getaways
I get asked quite frequently where to visit in Florida that’s good for families. Florida is huge and there are so many gems, so it’s hard to narrow it down. These are some spots I’d recommend if you are traveling with kids. In no particular order (; 1. Anna Maria Island: I may be just […]
five trader joe’s meals
I mentioned a few posts back about how I go to Trader Joe’s every Monday morning to buy groceries for the week. A couple people have asked if I’d share what I typically pick up while I’m there. While this varies every week, here are some of my previous meals and favorites. We almost always […]
eight years.
Eight years ago today I had open heart surgery. It was a long recovery road, and not the last of the surgeries I would have or even the worst. But it still marks a big day for me. It reminds me to be grateful of this life and makes my current problems seem small. Today […]
lately in photos
too many baths around here. we take at least two every day. they cure a lot of things – case of the grumps, when you are filthy from practically rolling in dirt, when you need to calm down. baths are my favorite so I’m glad they love them! So excited about rhe Easter egg […]
Summer is Here with Janie and Jack
**Thanks to Janie and Jack for partnering with me on this post. It’s been a brand I’ve loved since before we even started having kids!!** On Tuck: rashguard // marlin swim trunks // tortoise sunglasses On Wes: sailboat rashguard // straw fedora // colorblock sunglasses // striped euro swim trunks all c/o janie and jack What […]
foyer update
{wood clover on a stand from target // everett foyer table from world market // the lamps // quatrefoil mirror // shannon kirsten f scott. fitzgerald quote in an ikea frame // gold pineapple trinket dish // wood tray from threshold at target // the rest of the frames were all given to me as gifts […]
Happy Birthday Baby!
I’ve spent the better part of an hour pouring through the past years photos. I miss every stage of wesley’s first year. Every stage had its own thing that may have driven me a bit crazy, but what do I remember overall? how sweet this year has been. We blinked! Wesley is one today! […]
15 adorable one pieces
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 – 15% off with code INTHEFAM // 5 // 6 – 25% off with code INTHEFAM // 7 // 8 // 9 //10 // 11 // 12 // 13 // 14 // 15 – 25% off with SHOPSALE As a mom, and even before I became one, I’ve been all about those […]
Thoughts and some daydreaming
This summer we are doing a Caribbean vacation (Turks and Caicos) with the boys and my in laws. Which I am so excited about! But we also can’t stop thinking about next summer. We are in the (very) early stages of planning a trip to Europe and then extending in Basel for a bit. To […]
mom uniform volume 1
I’ve been so inspired by Natalie Borton’s “Legit Mom Style” series, that I thought it could be fun to do one of my own. I’ve mentioned before how I’ve struggled to rediscover my style since having Wesley. It’s hard to find things that are appropriate for errands, school pick up, playdates… mom life. For this […]
habits
a packed diaper (fawn design) bag for on the go with two! The transition from working for myself to being a stay at home mom, was a funny one at first. If I’m honest there are parts about working I miss. My initial reaction when people ask me if I miss it is always […]
my favorite books to read my toddler
One thing I know my friends would say about me is that I love to read. I don’t get to that much anymore, not for pleasure anyway. But I used to rip through books! Though I have been an audible fanatic lately. Best thing to do while I do laundry or dishes! I actually look […]
dressing little boys
**affiliate links are used in this post. while I have worked with a few of these companies, nothing was gifted for this post** {boat tee // mr baseball tee // old man sweaterc // cabana life set // cabana leaf trunks // trousers with suspenders // bubble // romper // footed pajamas // french ticking […]
an interview with charleston based artist, Amanda McLenon
I’m excited to share another incredibly inspiring Artist out of Charleston (see Teil’s interview here). I love Amanda’s charleston and ocean inspired works of art. The two prints she sent me (c/o) go perfectly in Tucks fishing themed room. Which is a work in progress… as is much of our house. Amanda’s work is truly art […]
on going from one to two
my sister and I introducing the two on wesleys birthday. photo by my shannie Since Sunday is Wesley’s birthday, I’ve had it on my mind and heart about going from one to two, and I wanted to share with you! You may remember how intense I was about preparing Tuck for a sibling. I pretty […]
16 cute dresses with moms in mind
1. this asos red number is great for a date night! 2. love the sleeves on this one from shopbop (25% off) and I’m always a big fan of wearing shades of blue 3. this all for color dress is UPF 50! great one for all the days outside, or boatside. 4. camilyn beth’s […]
three little {financial} things I wish I had done sooner
just a pretty pic of Colmar. Has nothing to do with $! (: Let me start off by saying I don’t consider myself super financially savvy, so take what you will out of this post!! Thankfully JB is. Over the course of our marriage I’ve gone from cringing to hearing about budgets ( (and things […]
Favorite! Honey Bee Tees + free shipping promo code
Favorites: big sister tee /// overnight bag // fly fishing kids hat // library book bag // art palette apron speckled trout romper // marlin kids visor // adults fly fishing t shirt // fly fishing short sleeve shirt // tee time short sleeve // off to the bay t shirt // baseball short sleeve // boat ride kids // bike ride // bunny girls romper // bunny boys romper // bulldog dress Honey Bee Tee’s is one of my favorite shops for […]
home updates
we bought this sign. It took a couple months to come in (which was noted on their site), but the wait was worth it. It hangs near the front door now and I love it. it makes me tear up every time I take the moment to read it. my bunny (which I got […]
CAMP TUCK
bed sheets, pillows, and my pregnancy pillow – ha! {camp tuck banner // teepee} {scallopped popcorn boxes} little rug rat (: // my camping appropriate camping sneakers c/o new balance {Shannie made the adorable sign that I picked up at hobby lobby // everyone loved these Camp Tuck Sippy Cups! c/o Shindigz – heather made […]
Busch Gardens Tampa
{carrier, shirt, and new balances (c/o) you can’t see but are SO comfy!} {on tuck: TBBC cabana leaf swim trunks, iplay rashguard, babiators c/o in “you’re the palm”} {on wes: TBBC diaper cover and old rikshaw top} {both are wearing salt water sandals} On our actual anniversary we took both boys to Busch Gardens. It’s about […]
paper bag c/o Uashmama – cypress tree from Publix soon won’t be a gummy smile for long. annnnnd tear. It’s naptime. I think this is the first time they’ve both been napping at the same time, in the same bed since Wes was maybe two months old. Of course one is snoring like an old man […]
Florida Living
{the boys sunglasses are babiators c/o // both of their life vests are puddle jumpers (coast guard approved) // both swim trunks are TBBC // my coverup c/o cabana life } Summer is here! And Wesley’s beach bod is ready (; Watching Wesley explore the beach is the sweetest thing. He falls down in […]
