W Weddings

My wedding site is up and running so please direct any brides my way.

www.wweddings.blogspot.com

Double Stroller Advice

Since many of you have two or more kids I would like to know your thoughts on double strollers. Gavin will be three years old when the new baby comes and I'm planning on going for lots of walks this summer. I am also hoping to do some moderate jogging so I'm trying to find the best stroller option.

I absolutely love the strollers that have seats in front and back; that way the stroller is not so wide. These strollers are usually very expensive and I would have to give up some comforts, like having a tray for snacks and drinks.  The plus side of these strollers is, like I said, they are not wide so they seem easier to take to the mall, grocery store, etc. I haven't really been able to find a doube-wide stroller that is narrow enough to fit through doorways.

I'm also worried about the weight of a double stroller.  I don't want something that is super heavy that I won't be able to lift it.  I know they sell 'sit and stand' double strollers but I think I need something that would actually have a seat for Gavin so that it could be used on longer walks.

Suggestions PLEASE!

My New Adventure

WEDDINGS!

No, I'm not getting married for a second time but I am looking to plan another wedding. I've always loved event planning and I've always loved, loved, loved anything in the wedding industry so I would like to marry those two (pun intended) and give wedding planning a try.

I know some brides get overwhelmed with all the detail that goes into planning a wedding. It's something I love and really enjoy, so I'm offering to help take the burden off of the bride and I will handle all the details. I would charge a small flat fee, but I'm really just looking to build a portfolio.

I'm putting together a webpage and will have that ready soon but in the meantime, if you know anyone who would be interested in this service please have them email me. 



Christmas

Sadly the holiday is over and life has returned to normal. We had a wonderful Christmas and it was so fun celebrating with Gavin this year. I think he was a little overwhelmed by everything but he was so excited on Christmas morning and it was a blast.

Opening his new Christmas book on Christmas Eve.

Santa brought Gavin a big-boy bed on Christmas morning. He has been loving it.

He insisted on staying on the bed and opening all his presents from up there.

Our Christmas vacation was relaxing and wonderful. I was able to take time off work and stay home all week which was heavenly. We loved celebrating the season with family and enjoyed all the festivities.

Now back to reality.

We have lots to celebrate this Christmas season!

Happy Holidays!

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Merry Christmas!

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Holiday Magic

I am absolutely loving the Christmas season this year! Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. I'm sure Christmas is every kid's favorite holiday but it has continued to be mine throughout my adult life as well. I love all the traditions, the decorating, giving gifts, the movies, the music, etc.

However, this year my love of the holiday has been re-energized because of Gavin. He has been talking about Santa since before Thanksgiving and it is so fun to watch him absorb it all.  I can't wait to pass along all of our traditions and to make Christmas morning as special as I remember it growing up.

Speaking of traditions, we have a bunch that we do every year. Of course, decorating is one and Gavin wanted to help with everything.

We love going downtown to see the lights. Unfortunately we picked the most crowded day of the year so it was hard to see everything, but we still had fun.

Another tradition is making gingerbread houses with my family. It's always an interesting night filled with lots of frustration and lots of laughter.

AMAZING

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!

SNOW

Last weekend was our first big snow storm and the boys couldn't resist playing in it.

Of course Gavin only lasted five minutes, but that's not surprising.