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: Life lately and springtime fashion

Well, helllllooooo! Are you all enjoying this freezing cold weather, like myself?? (EXCEPT NOT.) Seriously, this cold snap has gotta go. These bitter winds, SNOW (?!??), and cold temps have been cruel to my new, cute springtime shoes. Those cute peep toe booties haven't even made it out of their boxes. *sigh But today is Friday ...

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: 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 ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Rain boots, signs, and good check ups

Can you all believe it's FRIDAY?!!! This week has flown by! Between going to visit family last Sunday, wrapping up basketball practices (Maxim's last tourney is tomorrow. Nate's last tourney was last weekend.), subbing, eye exams, and Hubby gone for most of the week, we've been busy. I'm excited for an evening of doing nothing ...

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 ...