Yesterday was tragic (almost an understatement). And in the middle of all the outpouring of sadness, anger and heartbreak, this Daring Greatly Parenting Manifesto from Brene Brown just stood out to me. I don’t know what the country is going to do to stop this senseless violence, but I do know what I can do at home…. [Read On]
What a weekend
June 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Okay…so things are super kray kray right now at the Laverty house (and I’m guessing at yours too). Last weekend might have been the busiest as in try to be in two places at once kind of weekends we have had in a while. Friday night was Cate’s Dance Recital Dress Rehearsal. Her class danced… [Read On]
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Season’s Greetings Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Best wishes for peace and joy and love in the New Year! With love, The Lavertys Melissa, Mike, Lawson (9) and Cate (7)
Holiday Banister Swags & Homemade Gift Wrap
December 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
December is my favorite month of the year. Not only do I love all of the opportunities to get together with friends and family, I especially love all of the craftiness! Earlier this week, I was invited to a wreath decorating party at a friend’s house. It was so cool. She had a woman from… [Read On]
Let’s Get Fancy Holiday Party
December 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
What a fantastic time I had with my Close to My Heart Team of consultants last night. Here’s a pic I got at the very end of the party, so 1/2 of the women who were there aren’t pictured (ugh!) Some day I will be better about getting pictures at these events. It is the… [Read On]
Christian Louboutin Birthday Cake
November 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I had to share with you this amazing birthday cake that my great friend and neighbor Liz Mutschuler of Sugardust Cookies and Cake made for my sister-in-laws’ 30th birthday. It was absolutely perfect for her and it tasted AMAZING! Check out how INCREDIBLE the shoe is – all made from sugar: It was for sure… [Read On]
Prayers for my Dad
November 2, 2011 by 4 Comments
It truly amazes me how a phone call can just change your whole life. On Saturday night, I got such a call from my mom. The kind of late night call that you never want to get. ”Melissa, your dad has had either a stroke or a heart attack and we are waiting for the… [Read On]
Cricut Vinyl to Decorate Pumpkins
October 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pin It This weekend we celebrated my parent’s 70th Birthdays with a party at my brother’s house. We decided to keep the decor simple and went with a traditional Autumn theme. to create some special pumpkins, I used my Cricut and cut Vinyl. This was my first foray into Vinyl and it was SO… [Read On]
Three Hip Chicks
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Everyday I think of my friend Kristin. Sometimes it�s a song or a picture or a simple memory. And then there are moments that I know she has a hand in and I can just imagine her jumping up and down with excitement. Those moments are simultaneously heartwarming and heart-wrenching. Getting this iPhone cover from… [Read On]
Purcellville Packers Football
August 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It�s that time again, Football Time!!!! This year Cate is cheering for Lawson�s football team. I figured out the other day that unless she makes Varsity Cheerleaders her freshman year of high school, it�s the ONLY year she will cheer for his team. We have practice every night, and unlike other sports (and even other… [Read On]
