Dear Maxim, I can hardly believe that today, our baby is nine years old! It seems like just yesterday you were in your bouncy chair on the deck, enjoying some great sunshine. Chillin' on our deck Every year on your birthday, I reminisce about your grand entrance into the world. Your big brother was so excited for ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Birthday celebrating, spring break, and being brave
Well. My apologies for not writing a blog post last week. I've got two words...spring break. Yes. Last week the boys had a week off from school and we celebrated hard. We started out their spring break by celebrating Nate's 13th birthday on Friday, March 9th. Actually, we celebrated on birthday eve (Thursday night, the ...
Happy 13th Birthday Nate!
Dear Nate, I am still in shock...we have a TEENAGER!!! I can't believe that today you are 13 years old! Over the past few years, I've reminisced on the blog about how you came into this world. You can click on the links to read about Nate's grand entrance into the world that took place on ...
Fun Friday Favorites….BLT Dip recipe, fashion, and Valentine’s Day
Hello friends, Before I begin this post, I know our hearts are so heavy with the tragedy that took place in our nation. My prayers are with the families and community of Parkland, Florida. I pray for God to help the families, the community and our nation and I pray God will protect our children, the ...
Life Lately…Sleds, Valentine’s Day, and Game Moms
Did everyone make it through Cupid's Day? If you were like me, then yesterday at 4:35, you were out doing some last minute shopping. Hey, no judging please. I was happily teaching third graders all day in Max's classroom😊. Therefore, going on a field trip to Scheel's wasn't in the lesson plans so I had to ...
Back on the blog! And…Fun Friday Favorites
Well, it has been forever and a moon since I've been on the blog! I've missed you all immensely and it's so good to be back. Wednesday night, I woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. (I blame it on the delicious sushi and Chinese from our favorite place, Sushi House.) Anyway, insomnia ...
Happy 8th Birthday Maxim!
Dear Maxim, It's hard to believe that today you are 8 years old. EIGHT!!! Time is flying by so fast!! I can remember the day you were born so vividly. My water broke at 7:00 while we were eating Papa Murphy's pizza and you meant business because three hours later, you arrived at 37 1/2 weeks! You came ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Kittens, fashion, and family
Greetings my dear leprechaun-o friends! I hope you are sporting some manner of green to ward off the pinchers today. :) I've chosen to start celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a bowl of Lucky Charms. I know. Party animal. We've had a wonderful spring break. It's been a nice week off from school and having no ...
Happy 12th Birthday Nate
Dear Nate, It's hard to believe that today you are 12 years old. Time is flying by and it seems like just yesterday, I woke up at 11:55 p.m. on March 8th, 2005 with contractions that made me want to cry. And four hours later, on March 9th at 4:11 in the morning, we welcomed you ...
Life with us
Hello friends! It's been so long! I have missed you guys. I'm trying to make more of an effort to set aside some EARLY morning time to get back on here and blog. My goal? Two or three times a week would be wonderful! So, rather than bore you with my excuses for being absent, I ...