It’s Ben’s 40th birthday today! I had planned on having an 80’s themed bash at our house for his birthday…but obviously that’s not happening. If we’re being honest, he’s pretty relieved about that and feeling thankful to corona for thwarting my plans. I was seriously looking forward to rocking some 80’s vibes, though. We’ll be Read More
Friday Favorites: Husband Edition
Max’s Birthday
Max’s birthday had all the essentials: balloons, donuts, simple decorations, a couple presents, a fun activity, cake, candles, and a whole lot of family time. And if this quarantined birthday taught us anything it was this: that it doesn’t take a big, heavily themed party with friends to make our kids’ birthdays special. Max thanked Read More
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: M- Burgers T- Pizza W- Enchiladas Th- Grilled chicken F- Steak What I’m reminiscing about: This time last year we were enjoying birthday parties with friends, watching baseball games, eating at restaurants at the Mall of America, and hosting bridal showers. Ahhhh, the good old days. What I’m loving: Read More
Max is TEN
How did we get here?! Double digits sounds so….big. 😭 Before we deal with that, however, a trip down memory lane is in order. I couldn’t talk Max into a birthday parade- he said that would be “so embarrassing”. So today, we’re just keeping it simple and doing his favorite things: playing games, eating Read More
Quarantine Life {Part 4}
We have been loving being outside. Our list of “stuff to keep busy during quarantine” has grown quite a bit because of that, and we were going nonstop this weekend. Saturday was an absolutely perfect day- sunny and warm. The kids spent a lot of time in the bounce house while I tackled our flower Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: I can’t even handle those lips and curls. Favorite kid quote: Grace, at the dinner table: “I kinda feel like I have to toot, but I think it will be quiet.” *delivers the loudest, longest toot of all time, which is followed by endless laughter. Favorite clothing item: I love this tee. It’s Read More
Thankful Thursday
How’s it going for you this week on the quarantine roller coaster of emotions? This morning involved a gigantic spill at breakfast followed by lots of crying because it ruined her favorite shirt, which was then accompanied by a second, smaller spill and then some groaning about math work. All before 9:30 am. Just another Read More
Kids Charcuterie Boards
When we had our Galentine’s Day party in February I made a snacky charcuterie board for the girls when they got home from school. They were so excited about this simple set up, and thought it was the best thing ever.Just recently I was reading another mom blog and she mentioned making a charcuterie board Read More
Quarantine Life {Part 3}
THANK GOODNESS FOR WARM WEATHER. Our days are finally looking consistently warmer, and we are so very happy. We all need the sunshine right now. We’ve been able to enjoy baseball games, chalk art, pool toys, and popsicles. And of course all the puzzles and baking, baking, and more baking.
