Our weekend was full of fun and friends. One of Grace’s friends came over and they went to basketball together, then we picked up some friends and went roller skating with our church. I LOVE roller skating and would do it every weekend if I could. Totally takes me back to my middle school years. Read More
Weekend Recap
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Massage train in the hot tub. And sure, one kid had a tantrum right after this picture because she “couldn’t give a good massage”, but it was cute while it lasted. Favorite kid quote: Tessa: “Um, mom? Why did you have to cook these carrots so hot?” Favorite clothing item: Everyone needs a Read More
Kid Stuff
I thought I’d share a few random kid favorites these days. First up, these are by FAR my kids favorite masks. They are comfortable (well, as comfortable as a face mask can be), breathable, don’t hurt their ears, and stay in place. We’ve tried a lot of masks and these are the clear winners. If Read More
Snow Days
We were definitely ready to be rid of the negative temperatures, but none of us were quite ready to say goodbye to all the snow. Things finally warmed back up, we played in the snow for two days, and then it all melted and now we’re playing in muddy puddles. But we’re all secretly hoping Read More
Weekend Recap
The kids have been loving all the water from the melting snow, especially the little creek under their treehouse. It’s actually pretty peaceful listening to that cool, trickling water. Except when it gets drowned out by the sound of 4 wild, rambunctious children. Which happens 99.8% of the time. Saturday morning had us starting our Read More
Rare Disease Day 2021
Yesterday was International Rare Disease Day. We joined the rare disease community in 2016 when Tessa was born, and it’s been quite the journey. Tessa was diagnosed with CLOVES Syndrome when she was 5 months old. Possibly the hardest part of living with a rare disease is the lack of information. Most often, I’m unable Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Everyone is looking at the camera AND smiling normally?! It’s a snow day miracle. Favorite kid quote: Max, waking me up by standing creepily at my bedside at 1 am: “Mom, I just remembered that I need to bring some Easter eggs and yarn to school tomorrow. If I don’t I have to Read More
Snow Cream
Sadly, our snow is melting quickly and there doesn’t appear to be any more coming in the foreseeable future. But we certainly had fun with this last round. With all that fresh, fluffy, powdery goodness, we had to make some snow cream. If you happen to still have some snow on the ground, here’s an Read More
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: M-Fish, T-Taco Ring, W-Cheeseburger Casserole, Th-Popcorn chicken, F-Breakfast, S-Pizza What I’m reminiscing about: On this day last year the girls and Ben were headed to the Father-daughter dance at school. I miss things like being allowed in the school and going to fun events. What I’m loving: Hot chocolate bombs Read More
