We’ve been enjoying all kinds of summer over here. The kittens are so crazy and playful, and the kids love spending time with them. Our garden has been keeping us busy with cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, broccoli, carrots, and watermelon. There’s also been a lot of river activities. Including an unexpected adventure in the form of Read More
Life Lately
Let’s Look: My Desk
Today I’m linking up with Shay and Erika to take a look at our desks. I feel like everyone’s desk situation probably looks different these days, and is probably being used by almost every member of the family. We have a designated office with a door- but it’s also home to the kids crafts Read More
Claire’s 12th Birthday
Claire celebrated her 12th birthday doing her favorite things with some of her favorite people. Swimming, tubing, kitten snuggling, hot tubbing, crafting, piñata hitting, and eating ice cream cake. She loved it, and we loved celebrating her. 12 year old Claire facts: Favorite color: Blue Favorite book: Animal Ark books and Harry Potter Favorite show: Read More
Cousin Week
Prime Time
Major first world problem here….but remember the good old days when Amazon Prime orders were delivered in a day or two? I miss those days. Maybe it’s different where you are, but for me everything on prime takes about a week right now. And it’s just not my favorite. But I still continue to prime, Read More
Florists
One evening last week the girls and I had an impromptu flower arranging session. We had spent some time with the kittens, tended the garden, and then were admiring the wildflowers growing in the field across from our house. We thought it would be fun to make our own bouquets- so that’s what we did. Read More
CLOVES Syndrome
Today is CLOVES Syndrome Awareness Day! We discovered there was a problem with our baby at my 20 week ultrasound, but didn’t receive the CLOVES Syndrome diagnosis until she was 5 months old. All individuals with CLOVES Syndrome are unique, and have different characteristics. Tessa has several masses in her trunk, upper right leg, and Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Bless these kittens and their patience with Tessa the tornado. Also, she’s the queen of facial expressions. Favorite kid quote: Tessa: “Mom, I CAN do the monkey bars. Don’t you know I’m a big girl who goes on the potty?” Favorite clothing item: I wear a basic tank almost every day. This one Read More
Thankful Thursday
There still seems to be so much unrest, discouragement, confusion, animosity, uncertainty, and disappointment in our world right now. Instead of dwelling on all of that today, I’m choosing to dwell on things I’m thankful for. And I’d love for you to join me! 1. Quiet time in the morning. Every morning I wake up, Read More
