the little things craig does: pipe smoking.

My husband Craig doesn’t get quite as much play around these blog parts nowadays since Fern has been born, because let’s face it, grown men with beards are cute, but squishy babies are even cuter. But, back when I started this blog and called it “The Little Things We Do”, it was supposed to be […]

quick and easy cinnamon buns.

This weekend, for the first time since I was pregnant… I baked. {cinnamon rolls}  The occasion was Craig’s birthday. {DIY card by Fern} The last time I baked was when I was 6 months pregnant and went through a freak nesting stage where I made like six batches of muffins in one week…then it passed. […]

adventuring with daddy.

This weekend Fern and I went adventuring with Craig. If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you may remember me talking about my husband’s love for G-Wagens and how owning one has sort of inducted us into this little club and we regular head out on G-Wagen off-roading excursions with the group (see: here, […]

it’s the little things.

Sometimes life gets busy… and I forget to stop and appreciate the little things. So, here are some little things I’ve appreciated lately…. My husband making me hot cocoa. Fun socks. Fern’s teeny little outfits. Soaking up time with friends. Meager attempts at Christmas decorating. What little things have you been appreciating lately? xo Lauren

my favorite thing about today #60.

My favorite thing about today (or rather yesterday) was…. That my husband surprised me with this: A certifiable mom-mobile. And I like it a lot. The best part about this is that he bought it with the money he made from selling his motorcycle.  Now that’s sacrifice.  He also totally surprised me.  When he got […]

mashed potatoes and jello.

What do all of these things have in common? mashed potatoes mac & cheese top ramen jello Give up? They were pretty much the only things that Craig could eat this weekend.  He had his wisdom teeth out on Friday and his culinary options were limited.  I felt so bad for him!  Normally he eats […]