Family

Two High Schoolers
You can’t say I didn’t warn you! I am externally processing all the feelings right now, with plenty of accompanying tears. This is the one and only year that SJ and Z will be [...]
They’re Taller Than Me (Officially)
They’re taller than me. Or should I say—they’re all taller than I am? However you want to phrase it, half the people in our family are male, and they’ve all officially surpassed me in height! [...]
When I Became a Mom
In a recent blog post, I wrote, "If you see a steady flow of current updates alongside old photos and flashbacks from the kids' childhood, you’ll know that I am processing." So it begins. This [...]

Gender Reveal Video Announcement

By Natalie|2015-07-18T19:09:56+00:00July 18, 2015|Categories: Creativity, Pregnancy & Birth|Tags: baby #4, baby announcement, baby gender announcment, boy or girl, family fun, gender reveal, gender reveal video, paint, paint message, paint splatters|

I don't usually post on Saturday nights, but I can't wait a second longer to share the news! Watch the video until the end for the big announcement. https://youtu.be/_V81ZQK-msQ

Behind the Scenes of the New Messy Mom Video

By Natalie|2015-07-17T12:35:44+00:00July 17, 2015|Categories: Creativity, Pregnancy & Birth|Tags: baby number 4, family, gender reveal, it's a..., maternity, memories, messy mom, messy mom movie, pregnancy|

Baby Face Baby Hand Last week I had my 20 week ultrasound. Everything went great. The baby is healthy. I'm right on track with measurements. The kids enjoyed seeing the baby on the monitor and yes, we did find out the gender. I texted my brother from the doctor's office to announce the news and tell him I [...]

The Lego Americana Roadshow

By Natalie|2015-07-15T20:24:17+00:00July 15, 2015|Categories: Creativity, Family, Frugal Living|Tags: America, bluing across america, bricks, community, educational, family friendly, free, frugal family activities, fun, history, lego, Lego Movie, local, summer fun, the lego americana roadshow, toys|

The one good thing about my computer malfunctioning was that when I brought it in to the Apple store at the Kenwood Mall I happened upon The Lego® Americana Roadshow- Building Across America. I brought my kids back to experience it today. Z LOVES History and LEGO® so this would be perfect for him! Here is a photo he made me take of [...]

Finding Out We Were Pregnant

By Natalie|2015-07-09T14:38:55+00:00July 9, 2015|Categories: My Life, Pregnancy & Birth|Tags: announcment, babies, date night, marriage, motherhood, positive, pregnancy, pregnancy test|

I think most moms remember where they were when they found out they were having a baby for the first time. Well, you were probably in the bathroom, but I guess I mean where you were at in life. Or maybe you remember the date or details with every child. It's one of life's most surreal and indescribable moments. With my first pregnancy I [...]

The BIG Ultrasound

By Natalie|2015-07-03T09:54:22+00:00July 3, 2015|Categories: My Life, Pregnancy & Birth|Tags: baby, baby #4, baby name, brothers, gender, halfway, maternity, pregnancy, sister, sonogram, symptoms, ultrasound|

I can’t believe the pregnancy is already half way over. I am feeling well. I still get a little nauseous from time to time, but it's definitely on the decline. The acid reflux is just barely starting to make short little unwanted visit. Boo. For the most part I feel fantastic though. I am to the [...]

Real Life in a Small Space

By Natalie|2022-03-16T14:45:46+00:00July 1, 2015|Categories: Family, Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Simple Living, Uncategorized|

I have had such an overwhelming response to the "Small Space Living for Big Families". It has been awesome! I have had the opportunity to connect with so many other families from ALL OVER who are also making the most out of living with less. The Facebook comments have been... diverse. Most of them are extremely positive, but I did get some feedback from [...]

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