Indy’s grandma Kat, my mother, is a very special lady. When trying to put a description of her into words the first thing that comes to mind whimsical. To be whimsical is to be “playfully quaint or fanciful, in an appealing way. Imaginative. ‘Fantastical’.” I didn’t know fantastical was even a word but it describes […]
Baby girl with Down Syndrome
Cashews save the cheese lovers day.
A life without cheese is no life at all. At least some would say. I have mostly been off of dairy my entire adult life for health reasons (and a happier tummy) and have had to get creative in the kitchen to recreate my comforting favorites. What I have learned over the years is what […]
The happiest time of year, & the best time to be a kid.
[This post is sponsored by Gymboree. We are so happy they asked us to be a part of their Holiday campaign- it means so much that they want Indy to be a part of their advertising. Thank you Gymboree!] Do you remember the excitement & wonder, the magic & awe, the happy spirit of the […]
Enhancing Fertility.
I waited 5 years for her. I think that entitles me to all the mommy and me matching I can get, right? Today for #healthyturtletuesday I want to share a few tips for improving fertility. This is a topic I am very passionate about, and something I personally worked on for five years. I […]
Treating an earache at home.
Earaches are one of the most common complaints in babies, as they have several causes and can occur frequently. Earaches can occur when pressure changes in the middle ear (think flying or driving through elevation changes), from the inflammation that accompanies teething, from build up of fluid behind the ear drum, and from viral or […]
Building up the immune system.
The key to a healthy child is a healthy immune system. We want our kids to have an immune system that is balanced and responds appropriately to illness & infection, and is not over or under active. Zinc is the core of our immune system! Zinc deficiency is being called an epidemic worldwide and is […]
Creating life memories.
“Have more adventures- less things”. Me & B have always just craved adventure. We want to do and see everything, while we create memories for ourselves and the people around us. Because life is about experiences…. not things. I had a lot of fun making this little video of our time at Bear River Lodge. […]
My answer is still YES.
Ten years ago I received the surprise of my life, on a snowy day in the Uintah forest. B and I had what you could consider a 3 and a half year courtship. After a year and a half of pretty solid dating, I gave him the talk. “Are you gonna put a ring on […]
Recognizing miracles
Yesterday we went paddle boarding at Lily Lake in the high Uintas. We have been staying up there at Bear River Lodge this week, exploring the beautiful backcountry and enjoying our time together. Lily lake is where Brian proposed to me 10 years ago (story to follow) and is a special spot for us. It […]
Bloom where you are planted, and then bloom again.
Throughout my life I have owned several orchid plants. They are beautiful, low maintenance, and the variety of sizes makes them very versatile. They make wonderful gifts, and I have been the recipient of a number of heartfelt orchid gifting’s. There is one problem I have with Orchid’s though. I can never get them to […]