summer’s end
August 13, 2021where did I go? It has been so long since I posted, and I don’t really have a reason. I have excuses… writer’s block computer on the fritz (shouldn’t matter, I got an iPad in January I very well could have written on) busy… who isn’t?! potty training (will it ever end!?) building new friendships and routines living life! the reality of it is, that I just didn’t make blogging a priority. I got so swept up in the excitement of my new website and blog that I started off super strong. soon after taking the plunge my equipment all…
happiest cruise that ever sailed
no better words describe how we feel about this life we are living with our Flora girl. we never knew she was exactly what we were missing in our family. planning a socially distant party for our girl wasn’t any…
water beads
the last few weeks we have spent a lot of time indoors. so we have been on the hunt for more indoor activities. one of the activities we tried were water beads! i will say that after 2 play times…
blooming basil
what’s wrong with my basil blooming? nothing! fun little lesson on herbs. we mostly want to grow herbs for the foliage. unless we are talking about coriander, that gets a little confusing. let’s just focus on the simple herbs. a…
floral first
as we near completion of flora’s second trip around the sun, and i make plans for her small scale birthday party, i am remembering just how lovely her beach birthday party ended up being. no real theme i suppose, it…
rainy day play
quarantine life has us spending a bit more time around the house, add in a rainy day and this momma notices a grumpy child after too much screen time. we started a rainy day stash of new projects, including making…
click!
the sweetest thing happened when i handed my little one her very own toy camera! she held it up to her eye and said “click!” my heart melted!!! ***this post contains and Amazon Affiliate link*** recently i have felt she’s…
Hawaiian hand quilting
it’s easier than it sounds. but it’s also as time consuming as it sounds! in this military life, you have the most amazing people that constantly come and go from your life. one of those people was a previous squadron…
Keiki and the pineapple
as part of our mission to stay sane, and also to support local business, we made a reservation to enjoy a little family time at this lovely little gem located in downtown Honolulu. Keiki and the Pineapple is the dream…
home tourism
it doesn’t matter if you live in a town where everyone has heard of or if you live in the sleepiest town in America, there is something to be done. my mother has been documenting her daily walks around her…
pineapple
perfect, ripe, delicious pineapples are in no short supply here in Hawaii, even in the time of the rona. our very first days here we purchased one and took a few adorable naked baby on the beach pictures with it…
