Happy 9th Birthday Maxim!

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: I’ve got spring fever, shoes you’ll love, and more

It's been another glorious week around our house. Track club started for Nate, of course we've got the everyday going to school business for the boys, me subbing a few days, eye appointments, Hubby super busy with work, Daisy loving her walks, Max celebrating Dr. Seuss Week at school with special dress-up days (pajama day ...

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 ...

It’s been a little quiet on here

Hello? Hello? Is anyone there? Ah, yes. Thankfully, you are, dear friend. You, my friend, are SOLID. We are SOLID FRIENDS. No fair weather friendship here. Thank you. It's been quiet on here, but I can explain. First. Let me begin by sharing what we've been up to lately. Last Friday, I helped with Maxim's party at school. ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Laid back fashion and a little basketball

Before I even start with the wonderful Fun Friday Favorites, I feel the need to scream with excitement!  We are DONE with many major commitments and summer is about to start feeling like summer.  Whoop whoop. While the boys have LOVED their summer camps and ball games and track meets and such, I can't express how it ...

Weekend Recap: Family times and SNOW!

The weekend came and went and there is no school today because of the snow and icky roads.  This Snow Day makes it feel like the weekend is still here.  Which means puddles of snow and piles of boots and gloves by our door.  But I'm alright with that because that means I get another day at ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Valentine’s Day stuff and oh…some new tires

I realize how classy (except NOT) the title of this blog post sounded. Valentine's Day stuff.  Really?  Well, I didn't want to just say decor.  Because I'll be sharing about some out-of-this-world Valentine's Day candy that I. can't. stop. eating. And maybe a blouse or two that might be perfect for that Valentine's date you are going on.  (For the record, ...

Weekend Recap: Movies, basketball, and “God moments”

The Christmas spirit is ramping up at our house.  No.  I haven't started decorating.  Yet.  But we are definitely getting our spirit of Christmas fired up. Friday evening was a night spent just as we had planned...watching a Christmas movie and hanging out.  The boys picked The Polar Express.  Completely acceptable to this mom.  But by Saturday ...