Celebrating Our Rocket Raccoon SpaceshipđđŸ We celebrate one of the quirkiest, cuddliest, most lovable members of our familyâour German Shorthaired Pointer, Rocket. Almost two years old now, Rocket has filled our home with equal parts laughter, chaos, and full-contact snuggles. If youâve ever met a German Shorthair, you know theyâre often called Velcro dogs. And … Continue reading National Dog Day: August 26
August 22: National Rainbow Baby Day
(trigger warning - mention of pregnancy loss) A story of loss, love, and the babies who brought light after the storm. August 22 marks National Rainbow Baby Dayâa day to honor the beauty of life after loss, the little ones who made it earthside, and the journeys that brought us to them. Today, I want … Continue reading August 22: National Rainbow Baby Day
Big Feelings & Pillow Confetti
Back to school - the first week of second grade, unfiltered. Summer wrapped up quicker than ever. Between epic summer roadtrips, a full house purge, father-son adventures through the PNW and Yellowstone, and celebrating Cici turning ONE the week before school - our days were packed. Then came the rush: do we have school clothes? … Continue reading Big Feelings & Pillow Confetti
Road Trips, Rainbow Popsicles & Letting Go a Little: Summer 2025
We officially kicked off summer with a Back to the 90âs week followed by a 20-hour road trip from Las Vegas to Spokane. Yesâ20 hours. Yesâwe drove straight through (being real, Mike did all the driving). And yesâthere were snacks, stretches, and a whole lot of PokĂ©mon. Road Trip Leg 1 - Spokane: Cousins, Tacos … Continue reading Road Trips, Rainbow Popsicles & Letting Go a Little: Summer 2025
Nine Months In, Nine Months Out: A Celebration at In-N-Out
Nine months in. Nine months out. This milestone feels big â like something sacred and silly all at once. Cecilia has now been in our arms just as long as she was growing inside me. And while it feels like sheâs always been part of our story, it also feels like we just blinked and … Continue reading Nine Months In, Nine Months Out: A Celebration at In-N-Out
đ© We Donut Need a Reason to Party â Pt. 2
Because around here, we donut do things halfway. Because when the Donuts Donât Rise⊠You Still Can. Letâs talk about the plan. The idea was homemade donuts. Sweet, fluffy, dye-free, Pinterest-worthy perfection. I had the batter ready, toppings planned, the oven preheated. And then⊠they overflowed. Like, cartoon-style oozing batter everywhere. The pans were too … Continue reading đ© We Donut Need a Reason to Party â Pt. 2
Meet POPthistle: your party magic in a box
đ Something poppinâ is coming⊠đ Say hello to POPthistle Partiesâwhere celebrations bloom and memories pop! Weâre bringing the party to your doorstep with thoughtfully curated boxes full of joy, color, crafts, and kid-friendly fun. No stress, no Pinterest guiltâjust everything you need to make the magic happen. đ« At POPthistle, weâre here for all … Continue reading Meet POPthistle: your party magic in a box
Meet Rocket, the Desert GSP
Hi! Iâm Rocket Raccoon Spaceship. Yes, the Rocket Raccoon Spaceship. Named by my tiny human Henry (heâs 7 now, wants to be an astronaut, and knows greatness when he sees it). I was born on September 12, 2023, in Las Vegas Nevada. I was just a tiny pup when I moved in, right before my family … Continue reading Meet Rocket, the Desert GSP
Potty Breaks, Pokémon, and the Return of Blursday
Winning summer one messy moment at a time Schoolâs been out since May 23rd.Today - well itâs still May. And I already have no idea what day it is (to prove, when writing this blog, I totally thought today was June 1st. It wasn't until I did my last checks before publishing I realized today … Continue reading Potty Breaks, PokĂ©mon, and the Return of Blursday