Inspirations from all of my obsessions. Mommyhood, crafting, sewing, and capturing it all via photography.
In honor of the start of baseball and all things Spring, I give you the newest fans of baseball.
They are really catching the fever. They are heading out with daddy for some practice.
What do you think? Do they got it?
My predictions:
This one will be scrappy and versatile. More like me.
This one will throw hard and pitch. Just like her daddy.
Whatever it may be is fine by me. As long as they have fun.
Happy Passover. Happy Easter. Happy Baseball Season. Happy Spring.
Can you believe it’s been well over 3 years since I had a good house plant? We have been doing our backyard gardening for about the same time as that now, but inside….nada. I think it was a combo of slightly over protective “what if the baby eats the plant?” mentality combined with 2 kids close in age and “that’s just about all I can handle” stage of my life. But now that the fog has lifted slightly, I thought it was time to bring back the green.
I googled and pinned everything I could find on top house plants you can’t kill. Cross your fingers, hopefully it will work. All I can say is that it has really made a difference inside. Not to mention the fire has been burning in the Firecracker ever since she started her garden last year. I think I am raising a little gardener. She is very focused on making sure they are happy, watered, she blows kisses to them. She names them. She talks to them. It’s all very cute.
This year’s new garden is off to a great start. Seedlings planted, onions, lettuce, strawberries in raised beds, some annuals in, spring perennials bulbs are happily buried in the dirt, and the Fall bulbs from last year are in full bloom. Indoors we have succulents, topiaries, porthos, come clippings from a friend, and we even tried our hands at a terrarium! I was hoping to take a Master’s Gardeners course (as suggested by Nici), but it just didn’t make the priority list. We will have another learn as we go year. Last year it was grow lights. This year it’s throw some seedlings in a pot, germinate, throw them in a window, and pray for the best. That’s our do what we can for this year mentality.
Luckily, I have my little green thumb here to remind me when it’s time to tend to them. I am pretty sure at this rate she will be my master gardener before I ever find time to take that class.
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Oh Jo Jo ….love all of these pics. My nieces are sooooo photogenic. Thank you for sharing…and your skills are unbelievable. Miss you all!
XOXOXO
I really don’t know how I am standing (literally). From the new workout I started to the editing of 13 shoots in Cali, to the maintenance of my home, family (in particular my 2 little beauties). It’s been hectic to say the least.
But I had to find time to share the Princess’s Cowgirl Art Party.
It was a collaborative effort with the Princess, Miss “L”, Kori from Paper and Pigtails, and myself. Let’s just say that the 4 of us make a great team and we knocked it out of the park.
Not to mention that the party was a great success and fun was had by all. I planned on writing and detailing much more about this but alas I have NO time. So enjoy the photos and let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks MISS L. The biggest HUGS and kisses to you, one day we will make up that dream job we both hope and pray for.
Thanks KORI of PAPER AND PIGTAILS. You are truly the most talented gem I know. Seriously everyone, go order from her. Now!
And finally thanks to the Princess, for you and your sister are truly my inspiration with everything in my life.
Happy 5th Birthday.
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You are seriously amazing! Your girls are so lucky to have a fun, creative mama! I wish I had just a portion of your creativity and skills. The girls will have great birthday memories that will last forever.
This is adorable!!! Love the aprons! Love it all. I think I need to have more kids so I can have more fun parties. 
Jodi this is totally awesome! Hope you had a chance to jump in the fun in the midst of all of the photographing
I have done a few charity exercise events (a few triathlons), donated to many friends participating in their own events, for many different but good causes. TNT, Run for Kids, My Shameful Marathon dropout, etc. Many of you always donate and I am so grateful.
But I have never had quite the experience as I had with Cycle For Survival.
A good friend of mine, JR, was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer this past year. She set forth with determination, stayed focus, and by 2012 was cancer free. She is a rock star. I didn’t bat an eye when Jen asked me and some of her friends to participate in the Cycle for Survival event. I also didn’t think much about it. It’s a fundraiser, I am always glad to be a part of them, happy to help, and I try be supportive as best as I can.
But what happened this day of the event was something I didn’t expect. Pure and raw emotion. I walked into a giant room filled with cycles and cyclists. Many, many, many faces I knew. They were of acquaintances, coworkers, and great friends and I immediately burst into tears. The energy of the room was unlike anything I have ever experienced. I was so overwhelmed with emotion I immediately wanted to start cycling. Unfortnately, you have teams and you have schedules so you have to wait your turn. I did the next best thing that I could. I started photographing. It was unbelievable.
Cry. Click. Cry. Click.
I really can’t do it justice with words so instead I will share with photos.
One behalf of everyone who was involved with Cycle for Survival, thank you for doing what you do and the putting on such a great event!
Thank you so much to all of my family and friends who donated. This is an unbelievable event and cause and I encourage everyone to join part in it next year!!
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A beautiful tribute by a beautiful friend…
Love you!!! xoxoxox
by Jodi
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Can I play?
Love them! They remind me so much of us when we were that age!