HumbleBrag

I am not sure how many of you watched the Oscars and saw Meryl Streep's acceptance speech....it has started a new movement called the HumbleBrag. And boy, was it ever!

But I recently read an article about how sometimes it is OK to brag about yourself and give yourself some credit. And that is exactly what I am going to do today.

In the last 15 hours I have accomplished the following:

• Had snuggle time with my baby before he went to bed
• Baked goodies for my department at work to celebrate a campaign launch (cake bites, they are delicious)
• Had a full night of sleep (and yes, I do consider this an accomplishment)
• Woke up happy
• Got myself ready for the day (I even did my hair and I am wearing a dress!)
• Got Alex ready for the day (He gets to wear sweatpants...lucky duck)
• With a slobbery kiss and hug around the neck I dropped Alex off at daycare
• Supported a friend by hosting a table at her breakfast event and even got in touch with my sensitive side a bit as the Make A Wish video never ceases to turn me into waterworks.
• Then I supported my husband at his Capstone Event for The Connector Project this morning (Great Job, Honey - I am so proud of you and excited to see how our community is changed by the wonderful work you are doing!)
• Made it to work only one hour late (10am)
• Got through all of my work emails and handed out my baked goodies
• Posted this blog (10:35am)

I know this may sound like normal daily activities to many of you but I want you all to know that in my life these days each and every one of these small tasks is a success. So to be able to pull them off in less than 15 hours is monumental! Consider this my HumbleBrag for the year.

February Shenanigans!

Thought I would do an update on our February Shenanigans!

This is my first year with 2 Valentines! Alex surprised me at work all dressed up and with beautiful tulips. And then D and I cooked dinner together that night. I am lucky to be loved by such wonderful guys.


Laundry...I feel like it is all we do now-a-days!

I guess we nap a lot too :) We have had colds traveling amongst the three of us so our main goal on the weekends is to stay healthy.

My mom and dad (Nona and Papa) and my brother and Norbert came into town. We didn't do anything all weekend...it was glorious!


Katie, Jesse and Ryder were in town today so I got us all tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters. The boys weren't all that interested but it was still a great family day.

Grandma and Grandpa watching the game with their boys (and their headphones)

D and Alex - my new favorite photo!

Alex Update!

Here is an Alex update. He has the most endearing, larger-than-life personality and you can tell he loves to just soak up the many wonders of the world. This was a big week with many new milestones and fun adventures. Alex rolled over, tried food, and made a painting at school. He is just so dang fun!

Enjoy these photos and videos.

My hair is still red!

I did my first painting at daycare, that stuff feels funny on my fingers!

I love to go on walks all bundled up in my stroller.


I can do this cool trick where I stick my lip out really far to make a pouty face. It makes people think I am going to cry but then I smile. Tricked ya!