Pin It I haven’t dressed up in years. But since Big Roo insisted on being Mario this year, I thought we’d go all out and dress up as a family (although we almost didn’t). Presenting Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad… The reason we almost didn’t all dress up is because I didn’t think Daddy [...]
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If you’ve ever met me, you’d probably describe me as pretty laid back. Heck, you can probably that tell from my blog posts. So when I tell you I got out my Mama Bear claws at a gas station on the way to Bloggy Boot Camp, you’ll probably be surprised. I know I was. But [...]
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This past weekend I spoke at Bloggy Boot Camp Atlanta, hosted by the awesome SITS Girls. It was only my second blog conference so I was a tad nervous about speaking. But I’d heard so many awesome things about Bloggy Boot Camp being so down-to-earth so I kept that in mind. Plus, I talk with [...]
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On this day 11 years ago I walked down the aisle with Daddy Roo. We were in our 20s and he wooed me with his sense of humor, his smarts, his artistic talents and not to mention he was cute too. Eleven years later, I still feel the same! I just love this guy. I’ll [...]
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To my sweet lab Trajan, You are the furry one. The one that trotted through our house long before our kids entered this world. Whose ears are soft like a puppy’s and whose oversized paws seem like you’re still growing into them. The one that loves the water, just like a good lab should. The [...]
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Today is Tuesonday. A Tuesday that’s pretending to be a Monday. Tuesondays usually come after a holiday. You’re tired and weary. Maybe you traveled and have a heap of crap to unpack. Or maybe you lounged around all weekend with that one extra day to slink into relaxation that much more. Either way, Tuesonday kinda [...]
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Every year we pack up the car with sand toys, beach towels and juice boxes and head to the beach. And given that baby brain is rather permanent, every year when we hit the beach, I get smacked in the face with things I already knew. 1. Changing Sandy, Wet AND Poopy Diapers Is Ick, [...]
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Nothing makes me feel more completely and utterly like a mother than a little pair of dangly legs. So trusting. So vulnerable. A little body wrapped around my hips, knowing that I’m here to nurture and care for him, even if he doesn’t grasp what those words mean. Those legs hang limp yet free. Free [...]
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I’m Melissa. Most people call me Mel. I’m a mama to two boys and a lover of all things outdoors. I'm a marketer who hearts good grammar. I also love Twitter, my Mac and all things techy.
This is Daddy Roo. We met in 1995, got married in 2000 and had Big Roo seven years later. Yeah, we like to take our time. Daddy Roo plays soccer, loves cooking more than I do and takes sarcasm to a level few people can. He’s awesome.
Big Roo is our 4-year-old ball of energy. He’s all boy except for the pink bear he carries around. I embrace the contradiction. He’s already a fan of hiking and camping.
The youngest of the Roo family. He loves eating kiwis, chasing his brother and swinging in our backyard. He also loves attacking his brother with a squeal of laughter.
