Author Archives: Tricia

7 Quick Takes Friday: Busy Weekend

7 Quick Takes Friday: Busy Weekend

It’s a busy weekend for us…starting with today.  Actually starting last night when I did Dream Dinners for the first time, but more on that later.  This morning I took the girls to the Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens.  And…WOW!  This place was totally cool.  See the photo above of the girls doing the picture scavenger

Whatcha Might Not Know…East vs. West…Yes, it Matters!

Whatcha Might Not Know…East vs. West…Yes, it Matters!

  Growing up in and around Cincinnati, there was something I learned early on…you were either from the West Side or the East Side.  Back in January, I even made mention of getting my passport out to go across town to visit relatives in my restaurant scissors post. You will find quotes about it online: “There is a

Top 10 Things I Will Miss Without Baby #4

Top 10 Things I Will Miss Without Baby #4

Feeling that first kick when you are pregnant.  Because the toddler tantrum kicks…wow! How everyone is so nice to the pregnant lady or the lady with the newborn…holds the door, stops the car to allow you walk in front of it, stops you on neighborhood walks to see the baby, etc.  People have let a

I Get it Now about the Dress-Ups…Meet Miss Hannah

I Get it Now about the Dress-Ups…Meet Miss Hannah

There are so many things in life that you just don’t get until you experience it yourself.  Let’s see…living on your own, getting engaged, planning a wedding, traveling to a foreign country, living in the south, being pregnant, giving birth, having kids, having a child only want to wear one dress-up outfit…all.the.time. My Stella was

The Simple Things: Thank You Cards & Salsa

The Simple Things: Thank You Cards & Salsa

So my Stella is a such a sweet soul.  She is in that phase where she loves to draw pictures and color pictures for others.  She particularly likes one of Andy’s co-workers and often talks about her at home.  She’s always coloring something for this woman.  Well, Andy took the latest Barbie coloring page into

Hitched and Stitched – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Hitched and Stitched – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Some of you might remember way back in February when I had the Spotted Elephant make a cookie monster hat for Charlotte’s birthday.  Click HERE to see that adorable thing again.  Well, she’s been at it again.  However, she’s in transition to a new name…Hitched and Stitched.  Apparently in taking their idea a step further

7 Quick Takes Friday: First Edition

7 Quick Takes Friday: First Edition

Can you even believe that this little baby is getting to be such a big guy?  Here he is checking on his big sisters out the front door.  He’ll be walking soon! I finally caught up-to-date over on House Unseen.  It’s kind of weird.  Unless I fall behind again, I’ll only be able to read one new post a day.  Huh.  In

Embrace the Camera – Monkey See, Monkey Do

Embrace the Camera – Monkey See, Monkey Do

One of the things I love about our daycare is that they often will take a picture for me of something fun or funny.  Earlier this year Charlotte went through a bag-lady phase.  Loading up all kinds of bags and carrying them around with her babies, stuffed animals, blankets, etc.  It was quite hilarious to

Whatcha Might Not Know…Residence Life

Whatcha Might Not Know…Residence Life

Image Source Yep, I was one of them.  An RA in college.  For two years.  And I’ve got to say…it’s awesome to be the one in charge.  People made fun of me, but all I have to say is those that make the rules…often break the rules!  HA!  Definitely some of the best years of

When Sharks Attack

When Sharks Attack

  Image Source So last night I was in the water swimming.  And my mom was nearby.  And we knew it was dangerous.  We knew there were sharks.  But I went back in anyway.  She could see me.  She knew it wasn’t safe.  She looked away.  And then I was gone.  Her eyes frantically searched

Sink or Swim

Sink or Swim

 Image Source Laundry Clothes that need sorted and donated (news flash…Henry definitely cannot wear the 6-9 month items that are still in his closet) A dining room that even after working on it for an hour yesterday you still can’t see as anything but a storage area Competency documents Guilt (I should be focusing