I think this night is too cute. It’s sweet and simple, but the girls just absolutely love picking their outfits and accessories and having an evening out with Ben and their friends. I love it. Grace thought her flower girl dress from Ryan and Cara’s wedding was the absolute most perfect dress ever for the occasion. Read More
Father Daughter Dance 2019
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Tess has been wearing sunglasses everywhere lately. Around the house, in the car, in the tub- you know, all the usual places that would require sunglasses. Favorite kid quote: Max, after I told him his shirt was on backwards AGAIN: “Mom, I really just don’t care if my clothes are on backwards or Read More
Minneapolis Getaway
We decided to take a brief, close-to-home getaway this winter. Originally, the kids did not have any days off from school in January or February, so we booked a few days at Great Wolf Lodge in Minneapolis. Little did we know that the polar vortex and 60 inches of snow were on the way and would cause them to Read More
Tough Like Tessa
Today is Rare Disease Day! Our journey with a rare disease began in February 2016, when my 20 week ultrasound revealed a growth on the baby’s side and leg. We were sent to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for further testing. The high risk OB doctors were not sure what our baby had, but Read More





