adventures of a stay at home mom

Kristen
November 3, 2015

Oh how I despise you temporary tattoo. The way you look after two hours. The impossibility to remove you. The everlasting mark you leave on my children. I cringe when I hear your name. I hide you places where I think my children will not find you. However they always seem to have a secret… Read More

Kristen
October 5, 2015

I have a confession…today I am another year older. I am now comfortably sitting in my 30s wondering how did I get here? Each year continues to get faster, whipping by before I can even embrace my new age. I love where I am in life. it is beautiful and chaotic. I am exactly where… Read More

Kristen
September 23, 2015

Today is the day. It is the day to start celebrating the leaves falling, pumpkin spice everything, and cooler weather. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love planning fun activities to do and this year is no exception. This year I decided to make a fall bucket list so that we will make… Read More

Kristen
September 11, 2015

Yesterday, school officially begun for us. I did not feel anywhere near prepared but we went for it. They were so excited to start this adventure. Of course the first day would not be complete without pictures.  They were all smiles yesterday but I think it will all quickly fade when they realize this is… Read More

Kristen
September 8, 2015

A new month is upon us. With a new month comes a fresh start. An ability to look ahead and create a list of things that should be accomplished. I have always been a person with lists and goals. I many times falter on completing those lists and goals but find it extremely important in… Read More

Kristen
September 1, 2015

As parents when we have made a decision, usually we have felt confident with that decision. Secure and able to move forward. However that is not always the case. I cannot begin to explain the magnitude of our emotions. A few weeks back we made the decision of sending our five year old to public… Read More

Kristen
July 29, 2015

So what do you do when you get a new headwrap? You take pictures of course. My poor girls and what I make them do! We go out exploring and mom turns it into a picture taking opportunity! I am absolutely in love with small shops that I find on instagram. They offer up the… Read More

I am a complete mess. I am absolutely and utterly perplexed that I have a five year old. This means that she gets to venture off into the world of school. I have never been more terrified. For a year now my husband and I have been battling back and forth with what the right… Read More

Kristen
July 8, 2015

I have never claimed to be a photographer. I have heard wonderful comments about my photos but believe I have so much more to learn before I am comfortable enough to call myself a photographer. I am just a mom obsessed with taking pictures! A few weeks ago we went to my in-laws house to… Read More