I love spring. Everything feels fresh and clean, windows can be opened, and new life starts to break through the dull shades of brown. While the outside of our house is still trying to wake up from winter, the inside of our house is coming alive with greens, florals, bunnies and eggs. Read More
Touches of Spring
Catching a Leprechaun Take 3
Just like her big sister and brother, Grace had to make a leprechaun trap for Pre-K. Ever since Claire became the only student to cry when she realized they hadn’t actually caught the leprechaun, I’m now very honest with them about their odds. Grace is fully prepared to be faced with the likelihood that her leprechaun Read More
Roller Skating
On Saturday, we went roller skating with our church. We rented the whole rink, so we were able to play some upbeat Christian tunes and enjoy the company of everyone around us. It was fantastic! From hanging with friends, and learning to skate for the first time, to cut-throat friendly racing competitions, and the limbo, or just watching all Read More
Final Snow Pics
Father Daughter Dance 2019
I think this night is too cute. It’s sweet and simple, but the girls just absolutely love picking their outfits and accessories and having an evening out with Ben and their friends. I love it. Grace thought her flower girl dress from Ryan and Cara’s wedding was the absolute most perfect dress ever for the occasion. Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Tess has been wearing sunglasses everywhere lately. Around the house, in the car, in the tub- you know, all the usual places that would require sunglasses. Favorite kid quote: Max, after I told him his shirt was on backwards AGAIN: “Mom, I really just don’t care if my clothes are on backwards or Read More
Minneapolis Getaway
We decided to take a brief, close-to-home getaway this winter. Originally, the kids did not have any days off from school in January or February, so we booked a few days at Great Wolf Lodge in Minneapolis. Little did we know that the polar vortex and 60 inches of snow were on the way and would cause them to Read More
Tough Like Tessa
Today is Rare Disease Day! Our journey with a rare disease began in February 2016, when my 20 week ultrasound revealed a growth on the baby’s side and leg. We were sent to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for further testing. The high risk OB doctors were not sure what our baby had, but Read More
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: M-Beef Stroganoff T- Leftovers W-Lemon chicken Th-Chicken spaghetti F- Ham and mac & cheese What I’m reminiscing about: Last week’s fun little getaway to Great Wolf Lodge What I’m loving: I’m a water and coffee drinker, but sometimes it’s nice to have something with a little fizz in it. La Croix is Read More
