Snips and Snails and Puppydog Tails

Living in a house with 5 boys can really get to a girl. So I was THRILLED when Sara invited me to come along on some girl time with our friend Melissa, Sara, and Lily for Lily’s first pedicure last Saturday. We went to a place not far from the house that has special Hello […]

There are many reasons why I love Texas. Weather like today is one of them. Weather like today–in January–ALMOST makes me forget about our nasty-long streaks of 100+ degree days in the summer. It was upper 60s, sunny, and beautiful. Sam, Caleb, and I went over to the Duffey’s house so Sam and Lily could […]

Tonight at dinner, Sam and I had this conversation: S: [unintelligible toddler-babble] . . . bes’ fwen M: What was that, baby? Are you my best friend? S: No. I not you bes’ fwen. M: [with sad face] You’re not my best friend? Oh, I’m sorry. Who is your best friend? S: [grinning ear to […]

I know, I know, you’re all wanting a vacation re-cap blog, and I promise, I’m working on it. But since the camera was lost until late last week, I’ve still got some culling editing of photos to do. In the meantime, our adorable neighbor, Bailey, turned two last week. Sam was invited to her birthday […]

Have a floor picnic with breakfast, complete with a guard dog and bouncing sillies. Spend some time playing cars. Make sure to leave time for some painting. Make silly faces. Read books. Play toys. Watch the world go by.

All week, Sam has been excited about “Happy Bir-day, Lily.” Even after Bear’s baseball game, as he decimated his post-game cupcake, he talked about “Sun-ay” and “Sing. Happy Bir-day, Lily.” And of course, “Have cupcakes, Sun-ay.” Imagine my disappointment Saturday morning when he woke up running fever. He was pretty pitiful all day. He wanted […]

So, you know about 3 weeks ago I posted this about preparing for my friend’s wedding? Yeah…I totally slacked off on posting about how beautiful the wedding was! Here on Snips and Snails, that is. I did get this write-up done for the Texas Health Moms Momblog, which really sums up the whole day nicely. But, […]

Because it’s impossibly hot, and they’re all impossibly precious.

Well, it’s been nearly a week since Sam’s first birthday party, and I truly think the only reason I haven’t been flogged for not having a post up about the party is that I have at least posted some pictures on Facebook, and I’ve shared some more through Picasaweb. In short, Sam had a FABULOUS […]

I know, I know, not an original nickname for Little Miss Lily, but it’s just too cute to not say every once in a while. And no, the party theme wasn’t lilypads or frogs. It was adorable butterflies and catterpillars!