AVERY IS 9.

9! You guys?! How is that even real. Avery turns 9 today and we are excited to celebrate her all weekend. It’s hard to think about how far she’s come since birth. Many of you prayed for our girl when she was a few days old and we suspected she had Brandons blood disorder (it’s hereditary, but skipped Ellie). I … Read More

FRIDAY FAVORITES.

It’s our last day of school! We are all excited about it. Nothing makes me happier than getting all that time together each summer. The best feeling. I’m linking up today with Andrea and Erika to share some favorites from this week. Up first, awards for Ellie. Going back to school in person this year was rough for her. I won’t give … Read More

AVERY TURNS 8.

I cannot believe our baby is 8 today! This seems like yesterday… And back when we had 2 baby faces…   And now she’s 8! This girl was a firecracker from the start, and not much has changed. Avery is our loud one. She’s the life of the party and if you know her I’m sure your agreeing. Ha. She … Read More

ALL THINGS BACK TO SCHOOL .

Happy Friday! I’m finally back after getting our kiddos back to school and my website guy fixing the blog. It was a mess and broken. I have the best website guy;) and I’m happy to be back today! I’m a bit late sharing all things back to school, but I say all the time I consider the blog a scrapbook … Read More

AVERY IS TURNING 7.

Birthday posts are probably my favorite to write, because looking back through the years pictures and seeing how much a kid has grown is so bittersweet. Avery turns 7 on the 2nd, but we will be busy birthday-ing with her then so her post is happening now:)  She’s had many firsts this last year, like… loosing her first tooth! It … Read More

HELP A MOM OUT.

Hey friends! Happy Tuesday! I have a completely random question for you guys today and I’m hoping you can help me out! We are pretty sure we have a lefty in our house… We noticed it a couple years ago, and then when Avery was in preschool it became more apparent to us that she is much more accurate and … Read More

FRIDAY FAVORITES. KIDS BOOK EDITION.

Hey friends! Happy Friday! Is anyone with me when I say it’s seemed like the longest week ever?! I’m linking up today with Andrea, Erika and Narci. Instead of sharing my normal list of favorites, I thought I’d take it a different direction and share some favorite books the girls have been reading. I mentioned a few posts ago we have started family reading … Read More

FRIDAY FAVORITES. CHRISTMAS BREAK EDITION.

I’m back!! It’s been a minute and I have lots of fun to post from our last few weeks together. Today is our last day of the kids’ break and while we are sad to see it end, we are ready for routine and structure again. #routinepeople I am linking up today with Narci, Erika and Andrea and sharing lots of favorites from our Christmas … Read More

AVERY TURNS 5.

Hey friends! We are in Christmas mode over here, but pressing pause on Christmas prep for a Birthday week for this special girl. She turns 5 on Sunday! Avery Joy was the baby we honestly didn’t think we would have. We prayed and prayed for a second baby, and after becoming content with Gods plan for our family and focusing … Read More

FRIDAY FAVORITES.

Hey friends! Happy Friday! If you live in the Midwest, you may still have snow on the ground like us;) I am linking up today with Andrea, Narci, and Erika and sharing some favorites. First, we woke up to a winter wonderland yesterday and had about 3 inches of snow on the ground! For Southern Illinois, a snow before Thanksgiving is unheard of. We … Read More