giving back // No Kid Hungry

as a family we are always looking for experiences and opportunities to do good for others. whether it is for our family, our friends, our neighbors, our grocery store bagger, the kind guys and dolls that make us that delicious cup of jo at our local coffee shop, and the like... aaron and i strive to be teaching our littles how we can do good for other people by simple acts of kindness and how we can give back to others; waving to the pedestrian crossing the street, thanking the cashier at the store by name, picking out flowers for friends just because, donating new or unused toys and clothing to local shelters, putting a little extra in the church offering, sharing a bright, sincere smile with a stranger, or bagging up food items for charity. whatever the situation is, these simple acts can certainly go a long way and make a memorable difference to our day, our week, or even our month.   

this month we are celebrating giving back and acts of kindness in various ways by joining forces with Ella's Kitchen and Earth's Best and their partnership with the campaign No Kid Hungry to fight to end child hunger. with march being National Nutrition month, this campaign and partnership between Ella's Kitchen and Earth's Best are working hard to not only provide good quality, organic products but to bring awareness to a problem we are still facing here in the United States. together, they have donated 1.5 million free meals to kids here in our country who need them. how amazing is that? the best part yet, is you too can be part of this fight for child hunger by purchasing Ella's Kitchen and Earth's Best pouches, marked specifically with No Kid Hungry on the packaging at select Walmart locations and donate a bag of goodies to your local pantry. by being part of this mission and joining this fight, you will help raise more awareness and more food for our children who continue to go hungry every single day. together, we have come a long way in efforts to to keep the bellies of our children fed, but i believe we can still do better. 

so i invite you and your families to join us in this fight to end child hunger! please join and share your stories of what your family is doing to give back to others and how you are educating your children about child hunger and No kid Hungry --- please use the hashtags #NoKidHungry and #FeedKidsinNeed along with @livinglifesmoments and we'll choose one winner to send a $100 Walmart gift card to create their very own donation bag at home with your loved ones.

we look forward to hearing your stories!

4/52

"a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2015"

kaia: you made your first eucalyptus crown and i have never seen you more proud. the joy on your face was priceless. 

kendi: you adore the outdoors so much. long walks through the neighborhood is so good for your sweet  soul. 

3/52

 "a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2015"

kaia came up to me out of the blue and said, "you know mama, i am the sun and kendi is the moon." 

me: why is that babe, why is kendi the sun and you the moon?

kaia: well... because kendi is warm and bright and makes me feel good, like the sun. and i am the moon because i am her big sister who watches over her and i will keep her safe during the night, no matter where i am. 

bless these two sisters and their loving hearts. they truly amaze me every. single. day. and for that, for all of it, i am truly grateful. 

2/52

"a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2015"

kaia: loving the new sled we got as a christmas present. 

kendi: you are a thrill seeker, enjoying the wintertime fun and sledding down the big hills with your sister. 

1/52

"a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2015"

kendi: post midday bath, a wintertime favorite. 

kaia: you absolutely love it when mama gets to stay home from work. your snuggles and joy make my heart so, so happy!

22/52

"a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2014"

{ week twenty two : 22/52 }

kaia + kendi: while there are nights that you both drift off in your own beds, on the nights when it is just the three of us while our daddy is off at work we snuggle one another until our eyes get heavy and we drift off to a deep calm sleep. it is one of my most favorite things ever and something that i will cherish always. dream the sweetest and biggest dreams my little loves. 

21/52

"a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2014"

{ week twenty one : 21/52 } 

kaia: your curls on hot summer days.

kendi: hammock naps are simply the best and i think you would agree! 

{ weekly photos for June 4th }