Thanks to a constant drizzle from cloudy, gray skies, Grace’s field day became a gym day. This was her first field day, since covidgeddon cancelled last year’s. She wasn’t really sure about it all… but quickly decided that she was a fan. She even had her own personal cheering section. Although her cheering section became Read More
Grace’s “Field” Day
Weekend Recap
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: The dress, the blooms, the curls, the little smile just enjoying all the bright flowers…I love it all. Favorite kid quote: Tessa, trying to control her emotions: “I’m doing some deep breathing.” Favorite clothing item: I love these pants– they are so comfortable, and perfect for spring/summer evenings. Side note: mine come down Read More
Spring Happenings
We visited our favorite greenhouse before Mother’s Day, and realized most of Iowa decided to visit that day too. It’s an interesting little game to try and weave your way down those long, tiny rows with two carts and a mini cart and about 80 other people. But it’s a good thing we went when Read More
Grace’s Stage Life
Grace had her spring music concert and then a reader’s theater performance. She was pretty excited about both events, although she was really hoping for a solo. Which cracks me up, because she used to be this kid: crying or hiding behind the poinsettia while on stage: Not anymore! Girlfriend was striking all the poses Read More
Mother’s Day
I haven’t posted in awhile because…..honestly, I just got out of the groove. I feel like I should have made up a much more interesting reason, though-like we escaped to an exotic island or I accidentally backed over my laptop with my car. But it is what it is…regular old life was just happening. But Read More
Next Week
I’ll be back next week….I promise. That is all. 😘
Life Lately.
We’ve been celebrating all the birthdays around here. Max turned 11, Ben turned 41, and today, my dad turns 66. We’re certainly not complaining about all the cake. Spring has finally arrived and we’re loving these views. And some of us like to actually immerse ourselves in the views during our lunch break. Tessa’s face Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Honest to goodness, I really wish this boy would stop getting older. 😢 He wouldn’t even let me help him carry the heavy cooler filled with his birthday treats into school. Apparently that would’ve been so embarrassing. Favorite kid quote: Max: “My favorite age was 9. I would have liked to stay 9 Read More
