Christmas is literally a few days away and the pressure is on to buy those last-minute gifts and get them wrapped in time. I still have a few items on my Christmas shopping list that I need to purchase, but I'm happy to report that all of my kids' gifts and stocking stuffers are … [Read more...]
Our Cozy Living Room Christmas Decor
It's the most wonderful time of the year and our house has never felt cozier. I'm not sure how many of our friends and family members we will actually get to see for Christmas this year, so I am fully embracing all things warm, inviting, and holiday-related. We play Christmas … [Read more...]
Our Farmhouse-Inspired Easter Mantle that Will Last Well into the Spring
It think it goes without saying that Easter will be more different this year than ever before. We won't be rushing from our at-home egg hunt to Easter Mass, followed by multiple family gatherings. I'm sure it will be the quietest, calmest Easter our family of four will ever … [Read more...]
Belated Easter Blessings from Our Family to Yours
Every holiday we celebrate as a family of three seems to always be more special and memorable than the one before and this Easter was no exception! We didn't do anything fancy, but it seems as though we always treasure the simplest moments the most. Our holiday recap is a few … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season!
There was something special about celebrating our first Christmas as a family of three last year, but it turns out that second Christmases are a lot more fun! Dessa was filled with excitement and joy all season long and we have loved every moment of our second Christmas as a … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Advent Wreath Craft for Children and Toddlers
Now that Dessa is old enough to understand a little more about Christmas, we are loving all things Santa this Christmas season. All of that has been so much fun, but Rob and I especially want to educate our daughter on the real meaning of the Christmas season: celebrating the … [Read more...]
Happy Belated Easter from the Gavins
Life with a baby has changed our hearts and our home in ways we never could have imagined and this year our family's Easter celebration was magical. It wasn't anything extravagant (in fact, Easter this year was super simple), but we treasured every moment of the day and we … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from the Gavins
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Gavins! I realize it's been pretty quiet in our corner of the internet this past week. We decided to unplug and enjoy our very first holiday season as a family of three. It's been quite the whirlwind over here and we wanted to drop in … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from the Gavins
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Merry Christmahanukwanzakkah to you, dear readers! Maria and I were a little too late to get Christmas cards out this year, but that didn't stop us from having a quick shoot for our first Christmas together as a married … [Read more...]