I’m 35 weeks into my third pregnancy and let me just say that people are so nice to pregnant women…at least, so nice to this pregnant woman! People ask my how I’m doing all the time, strangers open doors for me, or passersby will look at my belly and smile. Today, my co-worker offered to […]
Mommy A-Z, where have you been?
August 31, 2014 by 19 Comments
Hey…anyone out there? This sweet blog o’ mine, Mommy A-Z, has been quiet for a few months. I’m still around and doing well, just haven’t been writing much. I miss blogging so badly. I miss my creative outlet and capturing sweet moments of A&Z. I miss feeling inspired. Most of all, I miss my blogging […]
My Happy Place: Anna Maria Island
March 22, 2014 by 44 Comments
My happy place exists somewhere. You know, that place where you mentally escape to forget about whatever discomfort, stress, or pain that is going on at the present moment in time. The “happy place” that the nurses tell you to focus on when you’re suffering through labor pains – it does exist! And for me, […]
I Married the “Just Because” Kinda Guy
February 23, 2014 by 38 Comments
Valentine’s Day was just a week ago and it came and went just like any other day. When Jeff and I started dating, I would expect big things on days like Valentine’s Day, my birthday, and our anniversary. If he forgot to get me a card or plan a nice dinner, I would throw a […]
{Through the Lens Thursday} Reflection
January 29, 2014 by 33 Comments
This week’s Through the Lens Thursday prompt was “reflection.” This was such a fun project because it sounds simple, but there are so many dimensions to shooting a photo when reflection is involved. I decided to just snap photos around the house and “reflect” on my home. We had another bout of insane below-freezing temperatures, […]
Holidays 2013 Part 2: Inay’s Life Celebrated and a Twinning New Years Eve
January 4, 2014 by 14 Comments
Yay! I made it to Part 2! This is my attempt to catch up on all the holiday festivities. I started with the Sandiego Christmas Eve and now I’m skipping ahead to New Year’s Eve with the Tamanio Family. This is one NYE that I will always remember…
{Catch up} Holidays 2013 Part 1: Sandiego Christmas
January 2, 2014 by 21 Comments
The holidays were so hectic for me and my family. I’m blessed with so many loved ones and happy occasions, but honestly it was so chaotic and tiring and overwhelming that I was a crabby pants through the entire thing. Back-to-back-to-back celebrations and no time to breathe…now I know why people get all bah-hum-bug-y during […]
Light ’em up
December 8, 2013 by 23 Comments
I can officially say that the halls have been decked at this house! This will be our second Christmas in our home and already I’m getting a sense of the traditions that will be a part of A&Z’s childhood memories. Last weekend we put up the outdoor lights and this weekend we decorated indoors and […]
Arielle’s Drawings: Selfies, Mermaids, and Hello Kitty
November 4, 2013 by 16 Comments
I wish I could freeze a version of A&Z just the way they are now, while their original versions continue to grow up. I would keep the cute, inquisitive 4-year-old version of Arielle and display her on my coffee table during parties so she can sing Katy Perry’s “Roar” or tell knock-knock jokes that don’t […]
{Throwback Thursday} Our Wedding Playlist
September 12, 2013 by 4 Comments
Our wedding was 4 years ago from yesterday (09.11.09), but it literally feels like it was just yesterday. It was one of the best days of my life because it was filled with love, joy, and good vibes all around. A big part of what made the wedding so special is the music that played […]
