Wordless Wednesday: Disney Birthday Celebration

We took Harlan to the Times Square Disney Store for her Birthday on Friday and I have never seen her more in love with a store. The Disney Store even made it more special for Harlan and sang her Happy Birthday. She left with a Minnie suitcase full of Princess goodies!

Back to School with American Living

Harlan starts her first year of preschool in just three weeks and while I am super excited for her, I am also very aware that this starts a brand new chapter for our family. The chapter that has our lives revolving around a school calendar and packed lunches. It also means “Back to School” shopping. … Continue Reading

Raising a City Girl

I am reminded every day of just how amazing and fortunate Harlan is to grow up in a city full of life and culture. She was just nine months old when we moved to the city, which was too young to remember any of her life in the suburbs. At merely 2 years old she … Continue Reading

A Vacation in my Own Backyard

When you have children, the word “vacation” takes on an entirely new meaning. The days of light packing are over while you quickly learn there is no such thing as being “too prepared.” We’ve stayed in many hotel rooms with Harlan since she was born {having a husband that lives 1000 miles away means a … Continue Reading