Max was home sick on Friday, and decided to stage a civil war in my Christmas village. Thankfully Saturday was absolutely beautiful, so we could all get out and enjoy some fresh air and start putting up the Christmas lights. Because I would much prefer to do it when it’s 68, not 38. Perhaps the Read More
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Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: I officially started substitute teaching at the kids’ school this week, and my first day was in Grace’s classroom. ❤️ They have been so excited for me to teach in their classrooms, and Grace loved every second of it. She was a perfect student, too- didn’t act any different just because her mom Read More
Fall Festival
We had the most beautiful day for our church’s fall festival. I mean, it was October 30th and we were wearing short sleeves! It was sunny, it was warm, and it was not windy. Win, win, win. We had some adorable trunks with fun activities, snacks, crafts, and a photo op inside, and fun bounce Read More
Pumpkin Carving
Tess found a cute Paw Patrol pumpkin kit in September, and has been anxiously waiting for this day to come. And I really didn’t mind having one less pumpkin to gut and scrape. Until she decided Chase needed a pup tag carved into the pumpkin. Thankfully, Grace (and Grammy) and Claire handled their own gutting Read More
Halloween Parade
My little sidekick all ready to watch the halloween parade at school. But first, let’s talk about those adorable Target boots, shall we? 😍 I can’t handle their cuteness. Grace was dressed as Jessicake, a Kindi Kid doll with blue hair. I sprayed her hair blue that morning, which she was so excited about until Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: She wasn’t even posing for this- she was looking out the window and then turned around right before I snapped the picture. But it sums her up pretty well. 😏 Favorite kid quote: Max, after I told him that his teacher said he needs to write about something other than farts and explosions: Read More
Tessa’s Fall Festivities
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: M- Hamburger cups T- Homemade mac and cheese W-Lemon chicken Th- Someone else’s cookin F-Brinner S-Pizza What I’m reminiscing about: Halloween last year, when Max and his friends were pigeons. What I’m loving: This is a tad expensive for a cuticle cream, but a small amount goes a long way! Read More
Bobby the Scarecrow
Tessa had to make a scarecrow for her Pre-K class. It could be any size, any shape, any material. She thought she’d like to have a soft scarecrow with a shirt. We headed to Hobby Lobby, where she picked out all the items she thought would be perfect for her scarecrow. We also enjoyed the Read More




