We have exactly two weeks of school left before summer vacation. Mom is ready, teachers are ready, and kids are most definitely ready. Last week they each took a little gift for their teachers for teacher appreciation week, and to give them a little boost as they make their way toward the finish line. The Read More
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Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Just a girl in her hockey jersey watching the NHL playoffs while crocheting. Favorite kid quote: Grace: “I’m always last because I just love to jabber. I can’t help it.” Favorite food: We made Pop Pop’s favorite gingersnap cookies for his birthday this week, but they’re also one of our favorites too…so we Read More
Celebrating Max
Thanks to thunderstorms and excessive excitement, this guy was up at 6 am the morning of his birthday. He opened one gift from Claire, ate his favorite glazed donuts for breakfast, and took more donuts to share with his class at school. Later that day he opened more presents, enjoyed his requested dinner of pasta, Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: This time last year, Ben was completely finished planting. Due to our less-than-ideal “spring” weather, his first day of planting was this week. And then it poured, so it was also his last day of planting this week. But we all enjoyed this sunny planting day while it lasted. Favorite kid quote: Lately Read More




