So many smiles

not gonna lie...surviving every day with these 3 lil loves can sometimes feel like a grind.  they can be a handful.  my favorite is when they all cry at the same time or when I think it's about 630 but it's really 445...and bedtime seems forever away. 

i feel like I'm growing a lot though.   i'm trying to become more patient and even tempered.  anyway, it's worth it.  their smiles melt my heart.  they are happy babies and we are loving every minute watching them grow...that's all that matters.

 

add another babe to the Babe Squad!

Ican't describe the overwhelming feelings of joy/happiness/excitement I have for my brother and his awesome wife as they welcomed their baby girl Chelsea last night! another beautiful and perfect girl to add to our "Babe Squad" as we like to call ourselves!! 

Beach day #1 with 3

At the playground...you know

Marathon Park, Bridgewater MA

RJ

I took these pictures of RJ today at the park.  He was so happy and full of energy..Loving life.  He had so many smiles for me.  It makes me so happy because our lil champ had such a tough winter and spring with so many trips to the doc.  Ear infections, colds, coughs, breathing trouble/asthma...the last 6 months weren't very fun for for a 1 year old.  But he powered through and seems to be healthy with his breathing under control. 

(RJ at Childrens Hospital late April)

Huge thanks to the doctors and nurses at Milton Pediatrics, South Shore Hospital, Childrens Hospital and the pulmonary specialists at Mass General Hospital.  We have so much appreciation for the people who work in medical pediatrics...never realized how tough their jobs are or truly appreciated how much we parents rely on them.  

Favorite Bronzers

It's spring!! Yay!  Here are my favorite bronzers - jergens and clarins 

Chalkboard Art {tips and tricks}

Chalkboard "Art" 

I got this big chalkboard at Christmas tree shop (like $15) to put in our kitchen.  Thought it would be cute to write little inspirational messages and create seasonal/holiday themed designs.  

I just use regular cheap chalkboard chalk (skinny kind).  Prime the chalkboard before you start by rubbing chalk all over surface then erase it using a chalkboard eraser.  I always mark the center and font sizes using light chalk lines to avoid crooked designs (light lines are ez to erase later)...I never trust my eye.  

I learned a nice "cheat" from Pinterest...

Print out font/words, cover back of words with chalk, then trace over onto board to transfer.  Original pin here: http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-heart-wreath-chalkboard-art.html