The Beginning Of Always

Dearest Friends,

The past few years have been crazy for me. 
I haven't been my regular blogger self and I am ready to start fresh. 
Daniel and I have been working on making over this blog and our Etsy shop (with the help of our friend Marjorie).
Our dear friend Candy of Picture Perfect Photography took our family and shop photos. 
I can't wait to share more of them with you.
 

On July 1st, we will be selling our Doo Nanny flower headbands and sock monkeys. 
The shop will also be re-stocked with vintage items.
 

Our new banner makes me so happy. 
My beautiful friend, Amanda Atkins, painted it for us. 
I feel that it perfectly expresses our little family. 

 

We are pretty excited about our fresh start. 
Our world is so full of love and support and we are thankful. 
Thank you for being there for us. 
We love you all so much. 

always,
Fritzi Marie

Baby Ducklings and Lightning Bugs

Dear Friends,

Life here in the South is getting muggy and hot. 

We sighted the first lightning bugs of the season in our backyard last night. 

Roscoe just had another growth spurt and his molars are coming in. 

I think this photo sums up his personality pretty well. 

He is sassy. 

(Just like his Mommy)

Roscoe is discovering new things everyday. 
He and Bono are getting along better. 
That took a while. 
He is in love with the cowboy boots a friend sent him. 
He clumps around the house and bosses Bono Baby around.

 We have been busy chasing after the little men.
We look forward to Farmers Market Thursdays. 
Our sweet local honey man isn't able to make it to market days any longer so we visited his farm and stocked up on local honey. 
I think local honey is one of my very favorite treats.

On our evening walk we talked about how we have lived in the South for six years now. 
Three years in Southern Mississippi and three years in Alabama. 
The South has changed us in so many ways. 
I like to think, for the better. 
While chatting with my sister Buffy she reminded me that I will look back on this time and think it was magical. 
I love that. 
To me, the South is magical. 
I, like little man Roscoe, am discovering new things everyday. 

love love,
Fritzi Marie

p.s. We will be unveiling a new blog and shop at the end of June. 
I am so anxious to share it with you. 

A Little Bird Told Me

Dearest Friends,

Just wanted to check in and let you know we're always thinking of you. 
We've been distracted lately with some big projects that we're looking forward to sharing with you soon. 
Roscoe is growing like kudzu and Bono Baby is enjoying long naps between walks. 
Dan is teaching summer school.
Life is good. 

Love you,
Fritzi Marie

Hippity Hop Hop Hop

 

 

Dearies,

We are in project mode over here at Morris cottage.

I love being in project mode.

Many "logistics" are up in the air in our world and we are full of optimism and plans for our future.

In the meantime...I work on making things pretty.

When my beautiful sister was here for the Doo Nanny, we were able to spend Easter together. 

It just worked out and it was magical.

We had so much fun making Easter baskets for one another. 

Making Roscoe's was the most fun. 

Holidays are so much more special with him. 

In my family the Easter egg hunt is a BIG deal. 

My brother would tell you that it is a big deal for his sisters as he usually just watches. 

Something about finding the most eggs brings out our competitive nature I suppose.
 

I was the big egg hunt loser this year. 

Annie and Daniel both found a golden egg (filled with cash).

Lucky ducks.

Dan found another egg in our back yard yesterday.

It fell out of a tree during a storm.

And it made me sad. 

Sad that my sister isn't here but thankful that we had such a lovely Easter. 

I hope Roscoe wins the egg hunt next year. 

love love,

Fritzi

Patty Pat Pat On The Back

Dearest Friends,

My goodness...I have been out of the loop. 

I think this photo of Roscoe about sums up our month. 

The little man started walking and he is everywhere. 

He is currently in love with sticks, brushes, the swiffer, rocks, eggs, apples, and the refrigerator.

We have busy getting ready for the Doo Nanny.

Our home looked like Santa's workshop for a while there. 

(If you are interested in ordering a sock monkey, I am selling them for $25 to friends).

My beautiful sister Annie came to visit.

Roscoe was so so so happy to have his Auntie Beep here to love on him.

 

Roscoe took his Auntie Beep to her first Doo Nanny.

I think he is the cutest little escort ever.

They saw all sorts of magic and wonderment.

I was able to cross off a goal on my bucket list. 

We had our own booth at the Doo Nanny.

It was lots of fun and I am so proud of us for doing it. 

Big pats on the back all around. 

Dan had this sign made for our little shop. 

I can't wait to pretty it up.

The Doo Nanny was magical.

We danced and danced.

 

 

It has been a special time for us here in Alabama.

Spring is here in full force and we have many projects in the works. 

Life is good and I am feel very lucky to have so much love in my world. 

hugs,

Fritzi Marie

p.s. Thank you for being part of my world. 

I adore you.

Roscoe's First Birthday Photoshoot

Roscoe's Moonie gifted him a portrait session for his first birthday. 
She wanted a photo of her only grand baby to put up in her living room.
When we set up our booth at the market last summer, we met Candy of Picture Perfect. 
She was so sweet and we couldn't wait to have her take Roscoe's photo. 

We fancied up this little seersucker suit from Target with vintage buttons and a sequined heart that we found at an estate sale a while back. 
I was inspired by this photo by Misha Lulu and I painted the bucket to copy their circus theme. 

 

We had so much fun with Candy. 
She is the sweetest lady and Roscoe adored her. 
We love love love how Roscoe's photo's came out. 
Candy worked her magic and we couldn't be more happy about the entire experience.   

These are a few of our favorite photo's from the session. 
I am trying to figure out which one I want to frame and proudly display next to Bono Baby's first photo. 
If you are looking for a photographer in the Auburn area, we highly recommend Candy of Picture Perfect. 
I can't wait for our next photo shoot. 
We are planning a pin up session of me. 
So much fun. 

love love,
Fritzi Marie

p.s. Daniel and Bono Baby both had minor surgery this week. 
We have been cuddled up all weekend watching Wes Anderson movies and catching up on Downton Abbey.
 I've been playing my part as Nurse Kitty and I'll admit it has been a scary week and I am so thankful that the boys are starting to feel better. 
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts. 
hugs.

I Fell In Love Last Year

 Dearest Friends,

I still have not been able to sit down and share with you about our month long Christmas vacation. 
It almost seems as if it didn't really happen because I haven't blogged about it yet. 
I am so thankful for Instagram because it helps me document our life with out having to carry around my fancy camera and it is quick and easy. 
Every year I like to reflect on New Years and think of what I accomplished. 
We were in Seattle for New Years this year and it was magical.
On New Years Eve we went to the top of the space needle, visited our favorite shoe shop, ate clam chowder at a favorite eaterie, bought flowers at Pike's Place Market, visited Dale Chihuly's museum, and made our good luck meal.

Here is my list of accomplishments for the year 2012.

This year I...

Had a baby.
Recovered from that delivery.
Grew closer to all of my family members.
I breast fed Roscoe for an entire year.
I lost 56 pounds.
Fell more in love with my husband.
Set up a booth at my first market. 
Kept the shops open.
and
I survived post partum depression.

Looking back, this year was filled with growth and love.
I fell in love with my son Roscoe this year. 
My life is forever changed and I feel so so so blessed.

Here's to a magical new year. 

love love,
Fritzi Marie

A Muse In The Making

 

Dearies,

 

Did you have a magical Valentine's Day? 

We've been celebrating all week. 

Sadly, Baby Coco is feeling under the weather so we will be celebrating all weekend long. 

I've been thinking about my single girl days. 

When Dan and I were dating he lived in Washington and I lived in California. 

I was going to grad school, tutoring Japanese students, substitute teaching, and working at The Norton Simon Museum of Art.

Dan had just finished his MFA and was working for a press. 

I would look at this painting, Young Girl Writing a Love Letter by Rotari while on my breaks at the museum and it would remind me of how I felt about my Daniel. 

The longing that happens when you love someone who is far away.

I loved our correspondence. 

I fell in love with him and his words. 

I loved that he wrote poetry.

I wanted to be his muse.

I think my favorite part about Valentine's Day is the correspondence. 

Taking the time to tell your loved ones how you feel about them. 

My love letters/Valentine's were short and sweet this year.

Sometimes all you need to write is, I love you. 

We have big plans to spend our weekend getting over our colds and watching romantic films like Bright Star and Miss Potter. 

Dan is making lobster tails and I am making Jenny's perfect chocolate cake. 

Thank you for being my friends.

I adore you.

 

love love,

Fritzi Marie

 

p.s. Keep up with us on Instagram. 

There is a sneak peak of Baby Coco's first photoshoot. 

Happy Valentine's Week

Dearies,

It's Valentine's week and I am so excited. 
Last year Baby Coco was too little to celebrate so this is his first "official" Valentine's Day.
I want you all to know how much I care about you. 
While my blog has been neglected and email correspondence has been sparse this year, I am overflowing with love for the people in my life.
My Mommy always reminds me that there is a time and a season for everything. 
My season for "all that" will come around again. 
(I have big plans up my sleeves)
This photo of Daniel, Bono, and me is from two years ago on our last visit to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. 
Most of you know that Daniel and I moved to Hattiesburg when we were newlyweds. 
We lived there for 3 years while Daniel worked on his PhD. 
Last night a tornado went through Hattiesburg and I am so sad about it. 
Our little town is hurting right now. 
A friend of mine lost his home and car. 
He nearly lost his puppy too (thankfully they found her today). 
Today I am sending all my Valentine love to my friends in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. 
Here's to recovery and mended hearts. 

love love,
Fritzi

p.s. You can donate to help the people in need in Hattiesburg via The Red Cross at
www.redcross.org, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.


Prelude To A Kiss

 

February is my favorite month. 
It is my favorite month to go to Disneyland and Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday.
I watched something on TV that reminded me of my young single girl days and while it took me back, it also reminded me of the romance I have in my life everyday. 
You see, when I was young I was one of those girlie girls who would swoon over a good screen kiss. 
I would rewind it over and over and if that kiss was accompanied with a great song, I would listen to that on repeat. 
I loved the romance of it all. 
When real life romance found me, I didn't get the same thrill out of these kissing scenes. 

Well, watch this and maybe it will take you back as well. 
Also, watch this and this and this one too for a good Valentine's month kick off. 
We all need to have a moment to go back to our girlie girl days and rewind some scenes. 
February is the perfect time to do it. 

Happy February, Dearies.

love love,
Fritzi


He Has A Twinkle In His Eye

 

We celebrated Roscoe's birthday this week and it was grand. 

 

Bono Baby supervised the decorating. 

He is so classy.

I think the balloons were Roscoe's favorite part of his birthday.

He also loved his cake, all the attention, and unwrapping his presents.
 

I feel like his birthday was such a big day for our little family. 

It was magical. 

I wish you all could have been with us to celebrate. 

Here's to making all of Roscoe's birthday wishes come true. 

love love,

Fritzi Marie

Happy Birthday Roscoe

Roscoe's birthday is tomorrow. 
On the eve of my little man's first birthday, I can't

 help but think of my own Mother and how much she does for me. 
This past year has been filled with revelations about Motherhood for me. 
Roscoe changed my whole world. 
I am a new person because of him. 
I feel so lucky to be his Mommy. 

Happy Birthday Baby Coco. 

love you,
Your Mommy


Adventure Is Out There

Dear Friends,

We are home again and getting back into the swing of things. 

We spent our Christmas vacation in Southern California and took a road trip up the coast to Seattle. 

Our little family (Bono Baby included) had quite the adventure. 

We were able to visit with every member of our immediate family and it was a precious time for us. 

 

I returned to Alabama feeling inspired and over the moon happy. 

I am thrilled to report that I am feeling like myself again. 

This new year, this fresh start, makes my heart feel hopeful. 

I am feeling inspired and ready to make lots of wishes. 

I truly feel like this year is going to be special.
For all of us.

Our little man, Roscoe, is very close to walking and we are busily preparing for his first birthday on January 23rd. 

I never thought I could be this excited about someone else's birthday. 

We can't wait to celebrate with our little man. 

Happy New Year Friends. 

Here's to filling it with magic and adventure.

 

much love,

Fritzi Marie

p.s. I hope to share some of our adventures with you here.  We documented it on instagram (fritzimarie1111) if you want to take a peak.   

Let's Find Ourselves

 

My goodness friends, I have gone through a dark patch. I am happy to report that with help from my doctor, chiropractor, and my amazing husband I am starting to feel a little bit more like myself. I am thanking my lucky stars for all the wonderful friends and family I have to support me and my little family of four.
We are busy preparing for a grand adventure. All of our Christmas decorations are safely packed away for another year and we are heading out to find ourselves again. I want to wish you all the loveliest of holidays (just in case I go off the grid). Thank you for being my friends.

love love,
Fritzi Marie

Today I Am Thankful

Dearest Friends and Family,

Happy Thanksgiving from our little family in Auburn, Alabama. 
We got dressed up in our Auburn gear and walked around campus this morning. 
Daniel is cooking Thanksgiving dinner.

I've been thinking of what I am thankful for and I want to tell you all that Daniel is who I am most thankful for.
Our little family is my whole world and I adore my sweet baby boys. 
My dear husband has been putting up with/taking care of me while I have been dealing with a bad (for me) case of postpartum depression.
It's not something I really want to admit to or talk about but it is very real and I am looking forward to feeling like myself again some time soon.

I hope you can all be patient with me and know that I am not myself right now. 
I love love love you all so very much.

Happy Thanksgiving. 

11 Years Of Love

 

Happy Birthday Bono Baby. 

Thank you for taking care of me for all these years. 

I know I was a meanie pants when I was pregnant and then I brought Roscoe home and you wonder about all that. 

You are such a trooper.

Thank you for loving on Roscoe and trying hard to be nice to him when he steals your toys and grabs your cute little tail.

You, my sweet puppy, mean the world to me and I love you so so so much.

Roscoe and Daniel love you too. 

Happy 11th Birthday.

xoxoxo,

Your Family

Date Night

Dearies,

We did a very brave thing this weekend. 
We left Roscoe with a sitter for the very first time.
Dan and I went on a hot date.
 

We went out for a fancy meal and Dan took me to see my favorite Alabama band, The Pine Hill Haints. 
It was really hard to leave the little man behind but we knew he was safe and we really needed a date night.
The night was magical and I am looking forward to doing it again.
It helps that Roscoe is in love with his babysitter. 
 



Roscoe is learning new things by the minute.
This weekend he found the books.
We have some baby proofing to do around here. 
I think he will be up and running very very soon. 
I don't know if I am ready for it all but he sure does charm our socks off. 

love love,
Fritzi Marie

Dream Of The 1890's...

Dearies,

Happy November. 

We sure do hope you had a fabulous Halloween. 

We somehow managed to pull it all together despite a crazy hectic week. 

I'm sure you all watch Portlandia so you get what the boys dressed up as. 
Here's a clip. 
Bono Baby makes a cute chicken.

I have never dressed up as a witch before so this was my year to be a witchy-woman. 

I love that all I had to do was buy a silly hat.
 



We made Carmel apples, drank apple cider, carved a pumpkin, went trick-or-treating (to one house), visited a "spooky" cemetery, dressed up, and handed out candy to cute little one's. 
I think Roscoe's first Halloween was a smashing success. 
I can't wait to do it all over again next year. 

Here's to making new traditions. 

love and hugs,
Fritzi Marie