my family - Somewhat Simple

Colon Cancer- A Personal Experience {plus a giveaway}

Mar

2013

I hope you'll stay with me as I do something on this site that I don't do very often- get personal! I'd like to share an experience that happened to my family a few years back with the hopes it will help even just one of you who might be reading. This is my uncle Chip and his family. Chip is my mom's younger brother. He is the only boy born into a family of 11 kids! (Can you imagine being the lone boy with TEN sisters!?!?!) I grew up living right around the corner from my grandparents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Life · Tagged With: colon cancer, my family

Growing bigger every day…

Aug

2011

by Stephanie 11 Comments

"Babies make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, homes happier, clothes dirtier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for." I was super excited when Jacquilyn Avery (also known as Jax from Aly & Ash) offered to do a newborn photo session for Mason when he was only 10 days old. Weighing in at only 5 and a half pounds, he certainly was a teeny little thing. Now, at 6 weeks old he is already 8.7 lbs and changing every day! I am grateful for Jax in taking the time to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photography · Tagged With: my family

Our Happy Family

Jul

2011

by Stephanie 34 Comments

After 8 days in the NICU, we were able to bring Mason home yesterday and we couldn't be happier! Thanks for all your kind words and thoughts and prayers for my family during this time- I truly feel so blessed! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Life · Tagged With: my family

Video Games- Join the Conversation!

Jul

2011

by Stephanie 1 Comment

I've never been one who has liked to play video games. I'd like to think that my brilliant mind simply finds it boring, but the reason is probably the fact that I'm really not any good at them and therefore don't see the fun in it! My 3 year old could probably beat me in just about any game out there, and what fun is that?! My oldest son is 8 years old and just like most 8 year olds he LOVES video games! During the school year we have to limit his time to Saturdays only, otherwise he could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotions, Real Life · Tagged With: my family

Please meet my little guy…

Jul

2011

by Stephanie 62 Comments

I'm excited to announce the birth of my sweet little guy, Mason. He decided not to wait til his due date and came last Wednesday, July 13th. Due to the fact that he was 6 weeks early and his lungs are premature, he is in the NICU working hard and growing every day! He is not on any machines, just a constant flow of oxygen and we anticipate having him home with our family very soon. Thanks for all your support and well wishes at this time- and thanks for being patient with me as I try to find a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Life · Tagged With: my family