FRIDAY FAVORITES. FAVORITE GAMES EDITION.

Hey everyone! As always, I’m sharing some favorites and linking up with Andrea, Narci and Erika.  I thought I would change it up today and share some of our favorite games. Games are great for summer fun, without screen time and they last forever. We’ve had a crazy wet and mild summer this far, so not much swimming is happening, but since we’ve been … Read More

AVERY IS 10!

Goodness. When your baby turns 10 it hits a bit different. This girl has always loved a celebration, even since turning one;) …. We celebrated her last week with friends and cousins at a hotel sleepover. They swam, ate way to much junk, played games and put on temporary tatoos. She had a great time… Here is 10 random facts … Read More

CHRISTMAS BREAK 2022 AND ICE.

Happy Friday! We are full on back in the swing of routines around here and a bit sad about it. We love Christmas break so much and this one was no different. If you don’t know, Brandon works for SIU and goes to school there (he’s graduating in May) as well, so the downtime in between semesters is the best … Read More

THREE THINGS.

Hey Hey! I thought I’d change it up and do a bit of a life update/3 things today since it’s been a bit since I’ve updated. Ellie has went full teenager mode on us in the blink of an eye. This child is BUSY! Her schedule keeps me in the car waiting in a parking lot most days;) At school, … Read More

FRIDAY FAVORITES.

Happy Friday! Also, happy April! I’m linking up today with Andrea to share some favorites. Up first, last Friday we went to see our local high schools performance of Footloose. It was so good! I’m always amazed by the talent and dedication of these kids and the productions they put on. They make sure every detail is amazing and it’s fun … Read More

FRIDAY FAVORITES.

Happy Friday! We’ve had the best spring like weather this week and it’s been the best week going into spring break next week. I’m linking up today with Erika and Andrea to share some favorites. Up first, all the outside time makes for one tired puppy. Ha! Their snuggles have been a favorite this week…   SIU hosted a SIBS and KIDS … Read More

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Happy New Year friends! I realize we are now 2 weeks into the new year, but with Christmas Break, and then my girls had an unexpected day out of school last week so I’ve been MIA in blog world. All that to say, I’m back today and recapping the last month or so for us. We had lots of cocoa… … Read More

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Happy Friday! It’s the best kind of Friday for our crew, because at noon today the girls will be on Christmas break. Which is basically our favorite time of the year. All the extra family time. Twinkle lights. Late nights. Games. Fun. Before I sign off of the blog for a few weeks, I want to point it all back … Read More

FRIDAY FAVORITES.

Happy Friday! It’s been a bit since I’ve done a Friday Favorites link up, so I’m joining Erika and Andrea to share today. A few weeks ago after school we headed to Balloon Fest. I grew up going to it with my family, and Brandon did as well with his family. We love taking the girls and continuing the tradition. This year … Read More

THREE THINGS…

I thought today I’d share a three things post. I don’t feel like I’m keeping up with the blog as much as I’d like to, but want to be able to document life as our “family scrapbook” so today seemed like a great time to get that done.   Ellie Ellie is doing so well in school this year as a … Read More