Labor Day Weekend Stay-Cation at Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona

We had the most incredible and fun Labor Day weekend. Our no plans long weekend turned into a weekend filled with sunshine, perfect weather and lots of time on the lake. Friday evening, we went to our neighborhood pool for cocktails with a couple of our neighbors and swimming with the boys. It is getting …

Current Thoughts on Coronavirus: Missing Normal Life

I am tired of this pandemic, it has gone on too long. I want normal life for my kids, I want normal life for my family, I want to travel to see my family (which requires an airplane), I want to go into stores without feeling guilty or that in someway I put my family …

Going to Pre-K during Coronavirus: Thoughts on Letting Go

Reid has been out of school for almost 6 months. In that time, we have navigated, learned and grown so much as parents and a family. It has been a taxing, fun, stressful, different, playful time that brought our little family closer together. The boys have become best friends and their little friendship has blossomed …

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina: Trip to the Southern Outer Banks

We just got back from a very relaxing and peaceful trip visiting Drew's aunt and uncle in the southern Outer Banks. I don't know how I can describe it as relaxing when we have two little boys--but some how it really restored us and brought us back feeling refreshed (rather than feeling like we needed …

Honest Motherhood: Digging Yourself Out of Frustration

I laughed to myself as I unpackaged my new "ciao" shirt--as I thought "ciao little family, see ya later!". Obviously, that isn't what I really want, but today was a tough one and gosh what I would have done for a little mid-morning break! Motherhood has taught me many lessons and one that I implemented …

Edisto Island, South Carolina Family Vacation 2020

We just got back from our family beach vacation to Edisto Beach, South Carolina. We had a fun filled trip to our happy place and given the pandemic, I am super happy we were able to make our annual trip happen! And please let it be known that I am totally procrastinating unpacking and starting …

Shrimp Pesto Pizza Recipe and Weekend Recap: Pool, Lake and Family Time

Does it feel like Groundhog Day every day?! My little boys are growing up so fast and I know in a few years I will look back on the year 2020 and think wow I am glad I had so much extra time with them (gratitude is getting me through this week friends!). Every Friday …

Honest Review of Isagenix: Two Years Later

This post is a little different--if this isn't your jam, I totally get it. But since I LOVE these products and have reached my 2 year anniversary I wanted to share my experience and of course, share my "before and after" and consistency photos. It is all about finding what works for your lifestyle and …

Coronavirus Testing in Atlanta, Georgia: Getting a Test for Covid-19

We had a Covid-19 scare last week, Drew was exposed to two colleagues that tested positive (luckily, he was wearing a mask and maintained social distance!). We were on edge and wanted to know how to get tested and how quickly we could get results. Well, it is a lot harder than I thought to …

Fourth of July Weekend Recap: Family Fun with Friends and Fireworks

We had such a fun long Fourth of July weekend. It was the first time in months that we had visitors--and I have to say, I miss having guests! Drew's best friend, Jake and his wife and kids came to visit. Reid and their oldest son are quickly becoming best buds, just like their daddys …