Mackenzie fell in love with Uncle Artie and her very own “M&M” sundae on her night out with Daddy and Artie at Friendly’s this past weekend in Ithaca. Still talking about it 5 days later!

Celebrated my 5 year b-school and 10 year undergrad reunion at Cornell this weekend. Ended up bringing the whole family along which was really sweet if somewhat chaotic. Since Mike and I met in ’96 during school it kind of felt like coming full circle. It was our first pseudo-family vacation as parents toting 2 … Read more

Classy Mommy talks with Nancy Travis, a star in TBS’s Top-Rated Family Sitcom THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW, to return for a Second Season on June 12th, about giving back. Nancy Travis made her feature film debut in the blockbuster comedy Three Men and A Baby. She also recently appeared in the film Sisterhood of the … Read more

Thanks to Graco, the Classy Mommy Big Give is able to keep on giving back to deserving Moms impacted by Breast Cancer. Graco offered up a very generous prize package for our Big Give Winner – a set of 3 Graco Nautilus Car Seats for their triplets who are turning 1 later this year valued … Read more

Friday night we took the kids downtown for dinner, a stroll, and some super yummy ice cream from the local non-chain ice cream parlor. After about 3 tortuous weeks of Kyle being a total wreck from teething, we are thrilled that his angelic personality has returned – at least until the next fever, tooth, or … Read more

Mackenzie is all over “summertime” eyewear. Looking a little stunned in these pics as well! A little too much excitement maybe? Constantly requesting the coveted pair of Dora the Explorer sunglasses in the car to help her rock out with the Doodlebops in her car seat. She is equally impressed with her new swim goggles … Read more

Gone are the days of just speeding around with 1 babe in a stroller. I dread using the double and avoid it whenever possible. Took the plunge for a family walk yesterday. This double seater that converts to a traditional sit n stand is pretty good – but really does anyone LOVE their double stroller? … Read more

Last night we took the rails off Kenzie’s crib and turned it into a toddler bed. She couldn’t be more thrilled with the big move to a “big girl” bed. Probably a move that should have happened ages ago. She was so agreeable to a crib we just never made the switch. Looking at these … Read more

Height requirments at the Annual Dogwood Festival in our local town. Gotta love rules. No parents allowed. No Children under 36 inches allowed without a chaperone. Luckily, Kenzie, at 37 inches, was surprisingly allowed to chaperone little Kylie (35+ inches) on this carnival ride. Hooray! The girls had a ball and Kenzie even loved the … Read more