At the beginning of the year, Allen and I decided to change our eating habits and try to eat whole, clean foods. We decided to start doing better for our children and ourselves. What better way to pass along excellent health than to be great examples? So we completely overhauled our diet and the trickledown effect to our kids has been fantastic. They are eating good foods and trying things I never thought they would. But let's face it, we have a 6-year-old and 2-year-old living at our house and they just aren't always into the healthiest choices. There's a good balance in our house, but we don't worry too much about anything they might be missing, because they never miss taking their … [Read more...]
Braylen turned SIX and we celebrated!
Back in April, we celebrated a couple of birthdays, first up, BK turned SIX! I'll spare you all of the cliche remarks about time going by so quickly, but how in the world has it been six years since we welcomed this tiny little girl into our world? Recently, BK became a little fixated on celebrating her birthday on her actual birthday. She thinks it's pretty crazy that we have birthday parties on the weekend before or after your actual birthday. Her actual birthday fell on a Wednesday, so we had a little celebration at the restaurant after church. She even picked out her own cake at Publix for the celebration! Now, you know, I absolutely love to plan a party. I know some … [Read more...]
Our Birmingham Staycation with Embassy Suites by Hilton™
We're nestled right in the heart of the South and we have some pretty amazing vacation destinations all around us. We're a short drive from the white sandy beach of the gulf, or the music and fun in Nashville; or we could head in another direction and be immersed in the culture of New Orleans. With so many close places around us, I think it's easy to take for granted what is right in our own backyard: Birmingham. Over the years, it has seen some amazing revitalization and boasts of some amazing food and culture with plenty of fun for the kids. It's no secret that we love a great vacation, and we rarely leave our kids behind. Family vacations are an art we have mastered, so of course we … [Read more...]