christmas

The Lead Up

We’re in the lead up to Christmas and the anticipation is building! I know I’m excited. There are so many gatherings and events going on for us in the next week and I’m already smiling just thinking of how much fun it’s going to be.

Mom and daughter making gingerbread houses

We’re going to be at our church on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (if you’re local to Pittsburgh and are looking for a church, let me know!) and spending time with our families in the days before and after Christmas. (more…)

Family Day

Our first little family (of four!) date happened on Friday and it was such a fun day together! Jimmy took Friday off of work and we headed to one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh: the National Aviary!

Flamingos at National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA

Sadie and I talked all about birds in the weeks leading up to our visit, so she was excited. We listened to a recording of a kookaburra laughing, looked up pictures of flying foxes, talked about owls, vultures, penguins, and toucans. (more…)