Jonah's comercial March 14, 2014

Real advice from real parents is essential to any new mom or dad. While I might not be considered a new mom any more, I constantly seek out the opinions of those who have "been there" to help keep things in perspective. Fisher-Price knows the value of parents learning from each other and recently gathered some Moments of Advice from parents through short little videos. They compiled this footage into three short little videos that spotlight how easily play time can be turned into learning time! This first video showcases one of the first milestones our babies master as they take their first steps. I love the advice these moms give those of us who are waiting patiently for our kids to get up and walk! I am very lucky to work with some amazing educators who know the value of play time. I taught kindergarten for 5 years and first grade for 3 years, I know the value of play. Kids are doing more than just playing when they are engaged in play time. They are using their imaginations and building problem solving skills that will stick with them throughout their lives. I was so excited to have Jonah featured in the Learning Trough Play video with his homemade fort we built out of large boxes. Check him out in Tip #5! Isn't he adorable? Here are some fantastic play time tips to do with your kids. I love the clip of playing in front of the mirror, I love doing that with my kids!

How do you encourage learning through play?

Wordless Wednesday ~ Summer Time/Beach Time June 10, 2014

I haven't done a WW in so long. I missed them. I knew the moment I took these pics at Lake Michigan that they were too cute not to share. Happy WW!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Meeting the Mouse and Other Tidbits June 17, 2014

I thought it would be fun to share some of my Instagram photos from the past week. I also included one of my adorable husband to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday! It was an eventful week that included a Disney Media Event, Play dates at the Park, Getting a Crown put on at the dentist, and of course about 120 tea parties! Life is good!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Nine Years and Counting June 25, 2014

Thanks for the last 9 years Joe. I love you!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Tornados and Selfies July 3, 2014

So we had a tornado come through Indy last week and we all crowded into our small bathroom: Then we took a selfie the next morning: Oh… and I also went to Cincinnati for a cooking demonstration:     It was a very active week! Happy Wednesday!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Its Been Awhile! September 3, 2014

It has been awhile since I have done a Wordless Wednesday. Its catch-up time! Jonah started kindergarten in the class across the hall from me. I am so happy to see him in the hallways every day. He makes works so much more fun! We have been shopping the summer clearance sales for our trip to Antigua in October! And my little girl has graduated from her crib into a "Big girl bed!" I am a little sad to see her grow up. We are now working on losing the pacifier and potty training! My babies are growing up!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Football Family Fun! Sept. 23, 2014

We loved watching the Colts beat up Jacksonville this past weekend. There isn't anything better than football, family, food and of course Minnie Mouse! I love these guys!   Happy Wednesday!