Our Family Journal/Yearbook

Thursday, May 30, 2013


Do you have memories of your childhood/life? Well let's just say my parents were not great historians, and neither were my in-laws! So my husband came up with a great idea to start a family journal where we can enter our day-to-day thoughts, events and use as a guestbook.  Yes, I said it was my husband's idea! He doesn't even need Pinterest like the rest of us! I realize we are already halfway through the year, but it is never too late (especially when you have a baby everything takes a little extra time).  

As soon as my husband gave me the idea..my brain was on wildfire! I loved the idea and could not wait to get started.  I have never been into scrap booking or even keeping a journal for myself, therefore, I wanted a journal that would be easy to do.  I purchased a hardback sketchbook, a few stickers, pack of markers, a date stamp and a few scrap booking card stock with family and day-to-day sayings.  I designed our cover using the cool card stock and mod podged it.  Voila!! 

In order to get us caught up (since we are almost in June) I printed some pics of stuff we've done in the past five months and that got us up-to-date.  Now we are ready to chronicle our lives as well as have something for Luna to look back on.  I feel like a kid at the candy store because I keep looking back at it already!



I realize there are so many online photo journaling options nowadays, but it is definitely not the same as creating your own tangible family memory book.  Plus, I barely get the chance to update my blog with having a baby!! So having our book on the counter is a great way to jot day our thoughts (peaks, pits, praises, etc.) and add some photos as well.  (I've added an instant camera to my wishlist (Polaroid-Z2300-Digital-Instant-Camera) so that I can add more pictures to our book without having to go back and print--let's be honest that takes forever!)

Coming from a person who has no baby pictures of myself...I suggest you find a way to hold onto the memories!! Share your ideas on how you chronicle your family's life.  


Sushi Fridays

Friday, May 24, 2013




Every Friday my husband and I have sushi for dinner.  We started this tradition last year during lent and have kept it going ever since.  The only time we had to make an exception to this rule was during my pregnancy (which felt like forever)! And of course, you always crave what you cannot have! 

Now that we are back in the grove of things and our daughter is on a schedule, we are back to sushi Fridays! We had to make it work for our new life which means I place our order and my husband picks it up.  In an effort to make it feel special a la date night style, I set the table and serve our go-to drinks.  Getting back to our sushi Fridays is a sign that "We" are still here!! It is so easy to get lost during the baby takeover! 

I would love to hear how you spend your Friday nights (especially if you have children).  Do you have a Friday/weekend tradition? 

Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend!! 

Mother's Day

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

This weekend will be the celebration of my first Mother's Day! For me, being a mother has been a journey and a surreal experience.  I was never in the school of thought of the young girls/woman who always loved babies and could not wait to have their own children.  For me children, were never really on my life track.  I focused on my education and career, and never even expected to find the love of my life.  I truly believe I have been repaid for my hard work, loyalty, respect and for always being a good girl/woman.  Some may have seen it as boring or that I didn't take any chances, but I am reaping the rewards!  On February 3, 2013 we were blessed with our daughter, Luna which propelled me into mommyhood.  The woman that thought she'd be spending her days in a courthouse is now learning to be a stay-at-home mom and settling into a better life than I ever expected! So long story short, becoming a mother still seems like a dream.  I stare at our beautiful daughter and cannot believe she belongs to me! 

To all the mothers-to-be, mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers...

For my Mother's Day celebration, my husband has surprised me with a weekend trip to my favorite city, San Francisco!


It is going to be interesting staying in a fancy hotel with our three month-old baby girl! I am hoping everything goes smooth!  I have my packing list ready and I am so glad my husband told me ahead of time (spontaneity is out the door now)! I researched some easygoing things we can do with a baby and stroller in tow, and no matter what, I plan to go to my favorite spots (La BoulangeFerry Building MarketplaceMiette) and try at least one new restaurant (Wayfare Tavern).


What are your Mother's Day plans?  Have a wonderful weekend!!