SUMMERTIME and the living is easy

2:10 PM
I'm trying to slow down and not think about the fact that Michaels, Pottery Barn, and World Market all have their Fall decor out right now!  After the 4th of July, I constantly fight the urge to fill my house with pumpkins and spice candles.  Luckily, this year I've found a great 'cheat' candle.  It has just enough smokey-pine scent to remind you of blankets, fire pits, and smores,...

*Month 9*

9:56 PM
Whew!  This past month has been a doozie!  Almost to the day of our sweet girl turning 8 months old, she began teething something fierce.  She quit sleeping and started drooling and gnawing on anything, everything, or anybody.  It took her most of the month, but her 2 bottom/front teeth popped through- finally!  Because I'm not going to a job early in the mornings, I'm able...