Seven Years.
I wrote this two years ago, but the story hasn't changed, so I'm reposting it in honor of today: Pablo and Mallory's 7th Birthday! I can't believe my big kids are seven years old already. I mean, I vividly remember BEING seven. I remember turning seven, heading out to run an errand with my dad, and a friend of his giving me a wind-up hopping penguin in honor of it being my birthday. How is it that I have kids old enough to be making memories they'll conjure up thirty years from now? It feels weird. But it's true. And ...
Class Reunion!
My hubby and I are heading out of here for the weekend (without our children! Whee!) to attend my high school class reunion! I'm SO excited - way more than I was about the ten year reunion! I've reconnected with so many old familiar faces thanks to Facebook, and I can't wait to see everyone. I scanned a bunch of pictures to share with everyone and we've been laughing about them for days! Heck, just look at this class picture - imagine how much closer together we all could have sat, had it not been for all that giant hair! And ...
It’s coming…
The first day of school, that is! My kids are SO EXCITED to be heading back to school - well, TO school for the very first time, in Nikki and Lexi's case. They're starting kindergarten! And guess who is JUST as happy about all of this? MOMMY! Yeah! People keep asking me, what am I going to DO with myself? I have no idea. I'd like to think I'll spend time getting pedicures and shopping at Target all by my lonesome. Unfortunately, I've already spent all my money on this: And I still need to buy more pencils. Why in the ...
Mile High Mamas – Venice on the Creek Event!
We went to such a fun event this morning! Mile High Mamas/Mom it Forward paired with Denver's Venice on the Creek to promote McDonald's brand new frappes and fruit smoothies. What a blast! I've lived in Denver for almost all my life, and I had no idea you could take a gondola ride through downtown! Venice on the Creek is located just off of Speer, Larimer, and 14th. It's super fun - six people can fit aboard one of the gondolas (actually, they're punts, not gondolas) for a leisurely tour, steered by a pole operator who serves as a tour guide ...
Seven Years.
I wrote this two years ago, but the story hasn’t changed, so I’m reposting it in honor of today: Pablo and Mallory’s...
We’ve got a sophomore in the house.
Kayley and I have had some delightful one-on-one time throughout the past few weeks, since the younger kids started back...
Vacation Update!
Okay, so we’ve been home for weeks. But my girlie Janelle just reminded me that I haven’t posted a vacation recap...
Class Reunion!
My hubby and I are heading out of here for the weekend (without our children! Whee!) to attend my high school class reunion!...
First Day of School!
Wow, I thought I’d have my whole house clean by now. It’s the third day of school, and the third day where I’ve...
A little independence goes a long way.
I know I’ve shared lately how frustrated I’ve been with my boy – mostly with myself, really. It’s...
My baby is FIFTEEN today!
Happy 15th Birthday, Kayley! I love you more than you’ll ever know, and I’m SO proud of all you! Yay for birthdays! Share...
It’s coming…
The first day of school, that is! My kids are SO EXCITED to be heading back to school – well, TO school for the very...
How to burst a little boy’s bubble.
Last night was hard. REALLY hard. Pablo had a major meltdown, worse than I’ve seen in ages – and probably made...
Wow, is it that simple?
I’ve been searching for my writing mojo for a long time now. I miss how easy it was to journal our days, sharing all...
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By my calculations…
The kids are finally in school, why am I not getting anything done? Thoughts about having all five children in school, for the first time in history. (Yay! New video post!)






LaLaGirl is the mother of a teenager and two young sets of twins. She's happily married, loves living in Colorado, and writes almost daily about married life, raising multiples, and parenting a child with autism.







