While we're not on the subject of makeup, I thought I'd take a minute to share my no-fuss routine. (If you're a guy, or not interested in makeup, go read this post about a surprise visitor.) I'm a simple girl--I am most happy in jeans and a t-shirt and do not like to spend a lot of time getting ...
30 Thoughts From 30 Years
Last week, I turned the big 3-0. It's funny how the closer you get to a certain age, the younger that age seems. I never really thought 30 was old, but I do remember thinking turning 3o would be big. Monumental, even. And while it was definitely anti-climatic, it was perfect. I spent the day ...
This Man
This man, ya'll. I struck gold when I married him. For the past three weeks, he has waited on me hand and foot. He has dealt with my crazy tornado of emotions like a boss. Not once did he make fun of me for my irrational, bad-patient behavior. Not once did he complain or groan when I asked, ...
For Your Weekend
I've had a lot of time over the past few weeks to browse the internet. When you're lying on your left side, browsing the internet is about the only thing you can do. It's also the way I stay awake during all these middle-of-the-night feedings now. With all this browsing, I've found quite a few ...
Jase Allen: A birth story, part 2
If you missed part 1 of Jase's birth story, click here. I delivered at Madison Hospital, which is a relatively new, smaller hospital in our area. They were super laid back, but completely experienced. While other hospitals are very strict about procedures and the amount of visitors, Madison ...
Jase Allen: A birth story, part 1
If you follow me on social media, you probably already know that our sweet boy made his grand appearance last week. On Tuesday, January 13 at 9:41am, Jase Allen West made his arrival, a little earlier than expected. Let's back up a little. On Monday, January 5, I went to the doctor for my ...
