Archives for May 2017

This is an oldie, but a goodie. I could eat Strawberry Shortcake all day every day. We make this all the time and it is the easiest and yummiest strawberry shortcake ever. Here's what you'll need: 4 Cups sliced strawberries 2 1/3 Cups bisquick mix 2/3 Cup milk 3 Tbs sugar 3 Tbs butter, melted Cool Whip Stir everything together ... Read More

Now I know how people have 4 kids. It's because baby #3 is so sweet, and easy going, and simply amazing. Baby #3 tricks you. Because looking at my sweet girl makes me want another one....or five. But then my older kids come storming in to the room and I'm like, yep...we're good.  In order to get anything done around the house I've ... Read More

So I've got some exciting news to share! My mom has been making adorable baby bibs for over 30 years. She's made them for all of my kids....and several friends too. They are seriously the best ever and so so cute. So I'm am thrilled to announce our little baby bib business, Mabel + Bixby!  It's been a fun little side project that I'm ... Read More

It's officially happened. Right when we were blessed with baby #3, baby #2 - my easy, go with the flow baby entered the "terrible twos" a few months early. That girl right there screamed "CUDDLE MAMA!" all through the grocery store the other day until I agreed to carry her. Let me tell you something: carrying around an almost two year old while ... Read More

I'm going to be real for a minute. Everything posted to Instagram is not always real life. I try to keep it honest as much as I can....but even I clean up the mess or (more often) push it aside and only capture the pretty. In reality, my house is a mess most of the time. And so are my kids. It can take me an entire day to just straighten up one ... Read More

What happened to spring? It was winter, we had a baby, and all of a sudden it's summertime! Both of my big kids LOVE being outside (I mean, who doesn't) and we have the best backyard for exploring! One of our favorite activities is doing a outdoor scavenger hunt. I make a list of fun things we can hunt around for right in our yard. Here are ... Read More

I partnered with Hyland's for this post. These are things a mother knows: - The smallest person in your house will have the largest load of laundry. Guaranteed. - No matter how long your baby has been sleeping, the second you decide to check on them they will wake up. - Cutting little fingernails is the worst job ever. - Baby wipes ... Read More

“Oh Sadie.” The phrase that’s spoken at least once a day in our house. Whatever she does, she does BIG. She loves big, hugs big, smiles big, and even plays big. No one could ever overlook this middle child. Every day I see more of her personality shine and it just brings so much joy to my heart. Being a girl mom is really fantastic. The other ... Read More

Typical photo these days....usually only one child will cooperate. You win some, you loose some, right? I'm just living that diaper bag life. I don't leave the house these days without packing ALL THE THINGS. I know one day I'll be able to grab my wallet and phone and head out the door...but these are not those types of days. These are the ... Read More