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
Minneapolis Getaway
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
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: M-Beef Stroganoff T- Leftovers W-Lemon chicken Th-Chicken spaghetti F- Ham and mac & cheese What I’m reminiscing about: Last week’s fun little getaway to Great Wolf Lodge What I’m loving: I’m a water and coffee drinker, but sometimes it’s nice to have something with a little fizz in it. La Croix is Read More
Valentine’s Day
We started Valentine’s Day off right with extra sugary donuts and a couple little gifts. I didn’t end up going to their classrooms this year- they had several snow days right before Valentine’s Day, and a 2 hour delay on Valentine’s Day, and everything was just a little chaotic. But Max’s classroom treats (and the box Read More
