October Photo Diary
Happy Halloween, friends! I always look forward to the fall season when the leaves start to change, the evenings get a little cooler, and it's time to start breaking out cozy sweaters and sipping on pumpkin spiced lattes. This October was
Akachan Honpo Baby Store
Shopping for a new baby can be stressful and overwhelming, but even more so if you are an American living overseas. Clothing and cribs are sized differently, and not knowing the local language makes something as simple as locating a children's store
Pretty in Pink
As a new mom, I was super excited about creating a pretty space for my little girl, so immediately after moving into our Japanese home, I began working on Summer's nursery. I knew I wanted Summer's room to be decorated with pink
Welcome Home
Since we were in the middle of a move and unable to create a nursery for Summer when she was born, it was really important to Ryan and I to give our son a cute space as part of his welcome home
Giving Birth in Japan
Having a baby here in Japan was a completely different experience from that of our first child in Germany. One of the biggest differences was the length of time that I was required to spend in the hospital after giving