Today is my birthday. If you know me well, you know that I LOVE BIRTHDAYS. Like...I really, really love them. As a matter of fact, in my vocabulary, I will often talk about BIRTHDAY WEEK. Yes. This is a real event. My sweet hubby begs to differ that this is a legit thing, but after being ...
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: 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 ...
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 ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Springtime candles, fashion, and more
I'm so happy that it's Friday!! Between doctor appointments and working and baking cakes and celebrating Nate's 12th birthday, it has been one busy week! And the weekend will only get busier with the last basketball game of the season, more celebrating, and DayLight Saving Time (and everyone groaned at the thought of losing that ...
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 ...
Fun Friday Favorites: 45 years and still…the BEST is yet to come!
Today is a SUPER special day. It's Hubby's birthday! He is 45 years old and looking as smokin' hot as EVER. #boom I intended on writing a typical Fun Friday Favorites post with great fashion and a recipe and family life, but then. As I pondered this special day (you know me...birthdays are HUGE. We celebrate ...
A letter to Maxim – Happy 7th Birthday!
Dear Maxim, I can't believe a week ago, you turned 7! Where in the world is time going? In the usual manner of celebrating like we do, we celebrated your birthday all week AND all weekend long. We know a good thing when we see something and you, my love, are a good thing. :) Celebrating ...