Sometimes all you need is a chai and an hour to yourself.

TATUM LEILANI MADRID: 17 MONTHS OLD

 

Same open space -- such a big girl toddler.

The Little Things: Slow. Down.

To be with my kids, *really be with them* and soak them in alongside new experiences is one of my favorite things about being their mom. Their laughter, their curiosity, their concern, and their ability to just let go and enjoy what’s right in front of them — I relish in THAT.

Auntie Nani's baby boy

 
Baby Rain, you are so incredibly loved already, sweet boy! 

Niagara Falls//Canada

I say this with zero exaggeration: I fell in love with a piece of New York. I didn't think that would ever be possible.

The Little Things: Showering Alone, Anytime

Hi, friends! I've recently decided to dust off my blog and pour more into my space by creating a "blog series" for the duration of the year. I named the series "The Little Things" because as cliche as it sounds, it is always the little things that hold our greatest joys. I hope you like it as much as I do.

TATUM LEILANI MADRID: 16 MONTHS OLD

 

It's a big world baby. 

Hammonasset Beach State Park:Connecticut

 First trip as a family of six to the Atlantic Ocean. 

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Better late than never, right?

My Mom's Number

When my mom passed away there were certain things I couldn't bring myself to throw out or delete. Her cell phone number was one of them.