Favorite picture: I absolutely live for these warm, sunny, carefree family evenings. Favorite kid quote: Tessa, after hollering for me from her bed at bedtime, “Why were you not coming? I have to tell you somepin important. I can’t wait to play my little ponies tomorrow.” Favorite clothing item: I’m sure you’ve seen this dress Read More
Friday Favorites
Playhouse {Take 2}
Last year I decided to update our little plastic playhouse that we keep on the deck. This has been a great spot for the kids to play when they’re little and I can’t be outside with them. They have loved playing there while I’m getting dinner ready or finishing laundry- it’s a perfect little spot. Read More
Let’s Look: Your Weekend
Today I’m linking up with Shay and Erika to talk about our weekends. Remember the good old days of normal weekend stuff? Things like enjoying having the kids home from school after a busy week, eating out, heading somewhere fun, enjoying all the normal church activities, and then getting everything ready for a Monday morning? Read More
Mother’s Day
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Tessa making her “cowboy” face (I had the pleasure of being her horse with that jumprope around my neck). Favorite kid quote: Grace, after talking nonstop all day long: “I’m sorry I talk so much mom. I just have so many things in my mind that I need to say.” Favorite clothing item: Read More
Thankful Thursday
If it’s not coronavirus, it’s murder hornets. I don’t even know what’s happening in this world anymore. So I’m just going to reflect on what I DO know and love. 1. Tired, snuggly kids. Yes, sometimes overly-tired kids can go from snuggly to “so-help-us-all” real quick, but this was a brief little “snuggle and recharge” Read More
School Lists
Tie Dye Shirts
With tie dye all the rage right now, the kids have been asking to make their own t-shirts. We decided to make them on Max’s birthday, and it was such a fun activity! I admit I was slightly apprehensive about tackling this with the younger girls, but it was so easy and the mess was Read More
Quarantine Life {Part 5}
We’ve been making the most of the gorgeous weather we’ve been having lately. From bike riding,to dandelion blowing, swinging, and drawing, playing with new birthday toys, sunbathing, water balloon tossing, sprinkler chasing, and boat riding. There was also some birthday celebrating. On Friday, Iowa started lifting some restrictions. and this feels totally accurate. Onto week 7! Or Read More
