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Growing up, I was always taught to not be afraid to take risks, to be creative and to try new things. I was taught that magic was real and that dreams come true. My mother helped make every day special. She would tell me about fairies, lead me to the entrance of Narnia and would play wonderful, upbeat music. There wasnt a doubt in my mind whether things things were true, they just were. As I have grown older (not "up" I refuse to "grow up") I have learned to channel the imagination I have into creating. I've created events, I've created costumes, songs, stories, scripts. An entire business has been formed straight out of my dreams. . . and it blows my mind. In 2012 we just had our first child and moved across country to little old Iowa. I was adjusting to life as a stay at home mom and wanted to find a way to channel my creativity. I always wanted to work at a certain theme park, but since that was no longer an option, I decided to bring a little magic to th...

Miss Monroe {for safety reasons, Monroe will now be referred to as Posey} was due on July 31, 2014 but each doctors appointment prior to her arrival suggested that she would not be arriving in time. Unless you've been there yourself, I cant tell you how awful it is to hear that when you are 9 plus months pregnant. Many tears were shed in desperation to be done and meet my little girl. My sweet mom and wonderful sister had driven out to Iowa after quite an adventure {that's a story for another day!} and were such troopers! Putting up with me and my hormones were not easy I tell you. {Sorry guys!} They entertained my energetic two year old, they cleaned my house, they made dinners and did their best to keep my mind off of how uncomfortable I was. Gavin was great too. So sweet and supportive even after working long hours at TWO pharmacies. Crazy boy. Well the due date came and went with no progression. If I didn't end up going into labor on my own, my doctor said they would in...

Oh how I love this little family of mine. A year ago this little one was just a twinkle in our eye and now here she is, in all her glory. Toddler days can be rough, but oh so much fun! I am so grateful to be her mama and to be the lady at this handsome guys side.

I cannot believe my sweet baby girl is already one year old! Where has the time gone? I was looking through your newborn pictures and got a bit emotional to see where it all began. You were so tiny and needed me for everything! Now you are growing into this big girl who likes to try things on her own. Words cannot express how wonderful this year has been. You have made me something I've always dreamed of being: a mother. I never knew I could be so happy. Each little smile, each little sound you make, puts a smile on my face. I can't believe the love my heart is able to hold, it feels like it will burst every day. Thank you for the best year ever and for many many more to come. I adore and love you so much my munchkin! Love always, Mama    

Miss Paisley was due May 27, but she took her sweet time getting here. On Wednesday night, the doc said to come into the hospital to get prepped so I could be induced in the morning on Thursday. As Gavin and I were driving into the hospital parking lot, I started feeling contractions. After the nurse got me settled and hooked up to the monitor, she noticed that my contractions were already a minute apart. She stepped out to make a call to my doc. Gavin and I waited patiently until she returned. She informed us that we wouldnt be going home that night and we'd be having a baby instead. Holy cow! This baby definitely does things on her own terms! We were thrilled. Gavin stepped out to call our family and ask if someone could stop by our house to grab our bags. Luckily my contractions werent too bad at first. Gavin and I were able to laugh and talk and enjoy our time in the middle of this adventure. This was it! We were finally going to meet our Little Lady! After some time, the doc s...