LULIE'S FIRST FIESTA

It's no secret the Ireland's LOVE Mexican food and margaritas!! So when we had Lulie so close to Cinco de Mayo I knew it was fate to have an "Uno fiesta". I've practically been planning this day since I put the two together! I found a lot of inspiration for Lulie's first birthday from Kaila over at These Blonde Walls. She linked all the shops I used for the backdrop and props throughout. This...

HE MUST BECOME GREATER

In preparation for Lulie's birthday, I have been struggling with a battle of emotions. One part of me wants to throw a big party (just as I did for Ellie Clay) to celebrate a year on Earth. The other part of me wants to just cry at the thought of April 27th coming and going. A weekish ago, I was talking to Clay about my conflicting spirit and his response was both kind and wise. He said, "Staci,...

EASTER SUNDAY

I grew up in the Greek Orthodox church, so I don't have a whole lot of memories of celebrating Easter. Especially no memories celebrating Easter with the meaning attached. Now, as a parent, I want my girls to grow up knowing Jesus. Knowing why we celebrate Easter and why we celebrate his resurrection. I pray my girls grow up knowing the Savior that died on the cross for them, so that they may have...

LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER

We recently gave our living room a total over haul (?), I think that's how the saying goes! We spend the most time in this room, so it only made since we finally show it some love & attention after 3 years of moving in! The TV used to hang over the mantle and we had two couches facing each other on opposite sides of the room. It felt tight and cluttered, especially when we got on the floor...