Baby’s First Birthday: A Lesson in Acceptance

We’re about to get really real today. In the weeks (okay, months) leading up to Cody’s first birthday, I carefully planned out every detail, from the food to the drinks and decorations all to fit with the perfect theme – Coco’s Ice Cream Parlour. I went crazy finding recipes on Pinterest, practiced making ice cream and nearly drove my husband to madness with the constant “what do you think of…?” You guys, I set up the pom poms and tissue garland a week early.

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Favorite Little Bites: Sticks!

As I mentioned in my first post, I spend quite a bit of my time feeding my family. Cooking for my daughter, especially is a labor of love. I get to be the one who gives her first tastes of everything, Do you know how much it warms my mommy heart to prepare her first experience with a given food and have her absolutely love it?! You guys, it is the best. Continue reading