Our weekend had it’s usual events: horse back riding, swimming, friends, and also…..a tornado. The sky started looking pretty weird Friday afternoon. Our phones alerted us to a tornado warning one town over, so we were keeping a close eye outside. Winds were swirling in opposite directions, and then we watched the tornado form. It Read More
Weekend Recap
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: We’ve had quite a bit of rain this week, and these two absolutely love playing in the muddy puddles. Favorite kid quote: Grace, when she’s enjoying something: “Oh yeah, that’s the sugar.” Favorite clothing item: I loved sweater vests in high school (yes, I realize I’m old. It’s fine). I found this tank Read More
Back to School
The weekend before school started Claire and I set up this welcome sign at the school from the PTO. Our new principal (who shares my love for fun decorations) had already booked a sign company to come when I talked to her about doing one, but insisted that we decorate both entrances to the school. Read More
Family Fun Day
Last Friday we had our annual Family Fun Day- a day where we do all the fun things before school starts. First we hit the go-cart track, where Tess and I smoked everybody. In fact, we were so far ahead that we could stop and take selfies. Then came the jumping pillow and archery battles. Read More
Soaking Up Summer
The kids have their first day of school today. I’m always a little sad to see summer vacation end, although I will enjoy getting back into a daily routine again. But not much can beat those warm, carefree summer days. Thanks for the warmth, sunshine, and memories summer 2021. 💛
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Air Max doing his thing. Favorite kid quote: Tessa: “Ughhhhhhhhh, why is cleaning so hard?!” Favorite clothing item: I love these lounge shorts. They are the perfect thing to throw on at the end of a pool day, beach day, work day, any day. I also have the matching top because they really Read More
Claire’s 13th Birthday
I have no idea how it happened, but we now have a teenager. Claire has mixed feelings about being a teen. She likes having independence from time to time, but she also wants to stay a kid forever. She likes being able to fit into my shoes and clothes, but she also still loves wearing Read More
Summer Life Lately
July and August have been all kinds of busy. We’ve done lots of swimming, plenty of tubing, some painting and room switching, gardening and trying to breathe life into our sad tomato plants, riding in a parade, spending the day with friends on the Mississippi, eating our weight in popsicles, ordering school shoes online, which Read More
