Princess Turned Mom

Dealing with Gestational Diabetes

Posted on April 28, 2016
by Jenny
with 14 Comments

"That which doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger." The Back Story... Being a dancer I think I have heard about every imaginable diet out there and even tried a few myself. The crazy cabbage diet, Atkins, juice/liquids only, chips and salsa (I kid you…

Disney

The Happiest Place on Earth

Posted on April 21, 2016
by Jenny
with 3 Comments

"Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional." Walt Disney The Happiest Place on Earth, also known as Disneyland. The place where dreams come true and magic comes to life. The place your favorite characters live and play, where you can fight the dark…

Motherhood, Marriage & Faith

I Lingered a Bit Longer

Posted on April 14, 2016
by Jenny
with 11 Comments

"I have loved you with an everlasting love." -Jeremiah 31:3 The other night I lingered a bit longer. It was a beautiful day filled with an outing for our daughters 18 month birthday (yes, we celebrate half birthdays in our home). I had been planning…

Motherhood, Marriage & Faith

The Annoying Things People Say to Pregnant Women

Posted on March 31, 2016
by Jenny
with 22 Comments

"Each month has an average of 30-31 days...except the last month of pregnancy which has 1,453 days." -E cards One of my best girlfriends is due any day now and we recently got to talking about the hysterical, sometimes horrific, things people say to pregnant…

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The Gift of Photography

Posted on March 24, 2016
by Jenny
with 2 Comments

"Photography is the beauty of life captured." -Tara Chisholm Isn't it though? I have always loved pictures and photography. Especially now being a mom I love being able to look back at pictures and be amazed how the kids have changed and grown, how fast…

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Baby Registry Essentials

Posted on March 10, 2016
by Jenny
with 16 Comments

"Keep Calm and Carry On." When my sister announced they were pregnant I was so stoked for them but also knew how I felt when we were expecting our first baby...absolutely CLUELESS!! I had been around babies and kids all my life but I didn't…

Disney

How I Became a Princess

Posted on February 25, 2016
by Jenny
with 4 Comments

"They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true." -Sleeping Beauty There was a Disney special on the other night, a tribute to Disneyland celebrating their 60th Diamond anniversary. There were so many wonderful moments during the show, but…

Motherhood, Marriage & Faith

Not So Picture Perfect

Posted on February 18, 2016
by Jenny
with 21 Comments

"Comparison is the thief of joy." Theodore Roosevelt You've seen it. The picture perfect social media types. Every picture you see they seem to have the best body, smile, the perfect lighting. Others seem to have the most amazing adventures, vacations, jobs, the perfect looking…

Holiday's

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in SoCal

Posted on February 4, 2016
by Jenny
with 4 Comments

Valentine's Day has become one of my all time favorite holidays. Not for the gifts of chocolates or flowers, but simply because I love Love. I always have. There is nothing better than celebrating a good love story (and if you missed ours go back…

Motherhood, Marriage & Faith

The Power of a Pause

Posted on January 28, 2016
by Jenny
with 15 Comments

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose." -Proverbs 18:21 A few months ago I felt like I had been bullied. A grown adult, who is normally fully capable of standing up for herself, felt completely defeated. It brought back…