Around the holidays, a fun tradition that we have started since we have had our kids is going to Zoo Lights! Our kids love the zoo, so throw in some Christmas lights and music and it is even more exciting. This year, Zoo Lights runs from November 22, 2012 to January 6, 2013. It [...]
About Nikki
After living in Alaska for the majority of her life, Nikki has enjoyed being in the sunshine of Phoenix since 2007. She and her husband have 2.5 year old boy/girl twins and an 8 month old daughter. Nikki fills her time by staying home during the week with the kids and working on weekend nights. She enjoys reading, drinking coffee, getting together with friends, attending MOPS, playing on the floor with the kids, and having date nights at home with her husband.
Fall Fun Series: Outdoor Adventures
Fall has arrived! In Arizona, the fall season is always welcomed because it finally brings the cooler temperatures that we (and our children) have been missing! I know my children are usually going stir-crazy from being indoors, so as soon as it gets cool enough we start planning some adventures to get outside, [...]
Playdough!
One activity that my kids love to do is playdough. I, too, remember being at preschool as a young child and one of my favorite things was making and playing with peanut butter playdough. You get to make it, play with it, then eat it! What’s not to love?! Playdough is a great learning tool. [...]
You are Your Child’s Parent!
I always enjoy when my children’s grandparents, whether it be my parents or my in-laws, come into town for a visit. In our family, visits from grandparents include chatting and catching up of course, but also a chance for my husband and I to go out on a date (with free babysitting!) as well as [...]
Welcoming my Twins
The majority of pregnancies with multiples start getting “exciting” much sooner than those of singletons. Because of this, my story needs a little intro leading up to their actual birth. It was definitely a difficult time in my life, but one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced! The beginning of my pregnancy [...]













