Although I’m two weeks late, Happy New Year!! I have to admit.. I’ve been in a bit of a funk recently. The whole working-mama / balancing life / not being able to blog (as you can see with my previous…
Favorite Things: Gluten Free Goodies for Miss Sophia
Anyone who knows Sophia knows she loves her dessert after dinner #takesafterherdaddy We are so thrilled to have stumbled upon a LOCAL, yes, local, gluten free pastry business that makes the most delicious gluten free treats, Mad Batters Pastries. I…
Favorite things: Magnolia
After seeing the latest edition of Magnolia Journal, (Isn’t this image breathtaking?!?) I couldn’t help but finally start reading the book, “The Magnolia Story”. (I only got it a year ago) #opppsie I’m not done with it yet, but I…
Favorite Things: Andrew loves his Jeep
When I asked my husband, Andrew, what is one of his favorite things, there was hardly any hestation when he said, “My Jeep”. #duhiknewthat I am not surprised. It’s been his dream to own a Jeep Wrangler for years and…
Favorite Things: My Favorite Accessory with a Technological Twist
In honor of the Nikola Clan’s favorite time of the year, I will be sharing a series of blog posts (hopefully 12) within the next few weeks, that will highlight just a few of our “favorite things”. Each Nikola Clan…
Happy Holidays from the Nikola Clan
This years’ holiday pictures were taken by Little Hoots Photography, the same amazing photographer who did my maternity photos. Trish told me this year’s shoot was going to have a rustic feel to it, so I kept that in mind while…
Jameson Drew’s Newborn Photos
Thank you to Katie Lewin Photography for doing such a stellar job on Jameson’s photos. She has captured our family for the past few years now and she never disappoints! Thank you, Katie, for taking our vision and bringing it…
Welcome Jameson Drew
June 9, 2017 5:00 AM “OMG, I’m peeing!” was my first thought. I jumped out of bed and ran into the bathroom and actually jumped into the shower to realize I wasn’t peeing but in fact, my water was breaking!!…
“Are your Fries Gluten-Free?”
“Are your fries gluten-free?” “Yes, they are!” “No way! That’s great. Are you sure?” “Yes! The fries were not gluten-free. This is my then, four-year-old daughter, Sophia, who ate an order of french fries from a profound restaurant just two hours prior,…
Nikola Kids Birthday party at Poughkidsie!
Today we celebrated Sophia and Brayden’s birthday at an awesome 5,000 square foot play center called, Poughkidsie, located in Poughkeepsie, (get it?) NY. Knowing I was going to be eight months pregnant, I didn’t want to host their party at our…
Sophia’s Birthday Celebration to American Girl!
This trip has been on my mind for the last two years. Going to the American Girl Store is like a right-of-passage for a little girl. I wanted her first trip to be special and meaningful and I knew…
Let’s make a Bet to kick off 2017
2017 is seriously RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER #omggg With that, I’m sure we’d all like to start our new year strong when it comes to our health. Making “health/diet” goals is one of the biggest New Year’s resolutions, ever! If…