Guess who came to visit us in NY? Colt's Mimi & Grandpa just couldn't stay away so they hopped on a flight to Albany from St. Louis. We entertained everyone at the airport with our fancy-pants sign and toothless smiles!...
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It’s Time for Tulips
Back home in the South, the temperatures are already high. My mom called the other day to complain about the 90+ degrees on the thermometer. With the cold front that came through last week, I sort of forgot that it's...
Without Words: Return Trip
Take a look at just how much luggage it takes to get 1.5 people back from the holidays + two baby showers... * Special thanks to my dad, Mr. Ed, for dragging all 180 lbs. of it around for me!...
What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’?
The holidays are a great time to get together with friends and family...and eat like you've never eaten before! My mom has never been much of a cook, but she does crank up her skills twice a year, for Christmas...
Without Words: Chickadee’s First Outfit
Since we don't have a name for the new baby yet, we're in the habit of calling him "Chickadee." Ok, so it's kinda cheesy...but an early sonogram photo captured his hand next to his face, making him look like he...
Southern Family Fun in Upstate New York
Finding Family Ties Far From Home As a kid, I completely idolized my cousin Kari! Only three years older, Kari and I would spend summers together at our grandmother's house in Piggott, Arkansas, gobbling down Sonic burgers after a day...
Growing Up as a Real “Toddlers & Tiaras”
Back home in the South, beauty pageants are a pretty big deal and I can't say I've really noticed many going on since we've lived in New York. But, if you've caught TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras then you might know...
Without Words: Happy 4th of July Y’all!
We're back South for the 4th of July this year at my family's farm in Fox, Arkansas...where our mascot "Foxy" is enjoying the triple digit temperatures with Tusk, the Arkansas Razorback! Happy July 4th y'all!...
Big City Baby
After spending a weekend in the City with a 19-month-old, I have a whole new respect for NYC parents! When my sister-in-law and her family announced they were going to be up in our neck of the woods from Charlotte,...