The first birthday is a big deal for every mother.  The general consensus is that this first birthday is more for the mom and her memories than the baby.  For us, this was a happy day of celebration on many levels.  Thinking back over the last year, I can't help but be reminded that I sat in a …

Now is the time that I'm feeling the need to get really for fall.  All of the new fall clothes make me want to get out there and find something new and fun to wear.  The problem is, I'm just not really the size that I want to be at the moment.  And while I'm not letting that dictate eve…