After Shawna’s post about getting your little one trimmed up for their holiday photos, I thought it would be fun to post some photos of our kiddo’s recent photo shoots. These were done by a local photographer, Christina Houser. Getting a kid to sit still, let alone capturing a great picture is truly an amazing […]
Looking Sharp at Scissor Kids Salon
I was browsing in the children’s section at TJ Maxx the other day, and I happened to overhear (alright, alright, I was totally eavesdropping) a couple lamenting about the stress that always seems to accompany the annual family holiday picture. They have to find coordinating outfits for their two young girls (which they have to […]
Take a Walk – Westmoor Park Trails
Before Halloween and before the drama of “Snowtober”, I did a post on the Gentle Touch class at Westmoor Park. Well, petting adorable farm animals and slithery reptiles isn’t the only action at Westmoor. The park also has some easy walking trails that are a great option if you want to get out of the house […]
Wordless Wednesday: Did you vote?
They may be too young to vote, but they certainly look cute with their “I voted” stickers.
Traveling with Your Baby: OAAM’s Top Tips
If you are like me and have family members spread across the country {or even the world} you may be facing a need to hop on a plane with your baby to celebrate the upcoming holidays with your loved ones. For many, traveling with a baby, especially on an airplane, can be a daunting task. […]
We’re Baaack
Well, it has been a week that I would rather not re-live. Both Shawna and I and our families experienced 7 days without power. Even worse, some of our friends and neighbors are still without power this evening. Fortunately for us, we were able to keep warm and, more importantly keep our babies warm and happy […]
Wordless Wednesday: Cozy Babies
Day five without power. Bruiser and Sparkles nap by the fire.
Blue Back Halloween Stroll Recap PLUS what to do with all that candy
UPDATE 2016: The 2016 Moms & More Halloween Stroll will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. This post is about the 2011 event and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may contain outdated information. Please be sure to check out the Moms & […]
All treats, no tricks: The OAAM guide to Halloween fun
This post contains information from a previous year and does not reflect current schedules. Please click here to see the 2012 OAAM Halloween Guide. Last year was Boo’s first Halloween. He wasn’t even three months old, but we were so excited to get him all dressed up in his very first itty bitty costume. So […]
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween Costumes
For their first Halloween, Sparkles is dressed as Dorothy, Bruiser is dressed as the cowardly lion and Boo is an adorable puppy. All was well at the Halloween party until Dorothy decided she didn’t like something the cowardly lion babbled . . . 🙂