Well it's the end of July. So much has happened in our little (big) garden. The layout of our garden is not the same as last year. In fact, it is almost just the opposite. Josh built us 7 large raised beds, all from scrap wood that we already had here at the house. His … Continue reading Summer 2020 Garden Update
I am always on the hunt for new family dinner recipes that meet a few specific requirements. They must be quick, have simple ingredients, healthy but kid approved and yummy! Also, it's a plus if the meal goes far- we have 3 growing boys and my husband is the type that eats 2-3 portions. I … Continue reading Easy family dinner – Shrimp Scampi
We spent some time building with Duplo blocks this morning. This is actually one of my favorite things to do with them, typically on a weekend morning while watching Paw Patrol. We build houses as tall as we possibly can. We each get one of the little people and get to play house. Then we … Continue reading What we really want for Mother’s Day.
I don't know about you but every day, since quarantine began 7 weeks ago, I finish multiple sentences with, "Never mind, what does it matter anyway…" Don't wear your school shoes out to play! When did you guys last get a bath? Did I shower today? It's past bed time! Did you stain that shirt? … Continue reading QuarantiMe
Mom, you look really big.Mom, I see dark hair in there.Mom, I don't see your brain.Mom, can we do a science experiment?Mom, can we make a volcano?Mom, do you know where my socks are?Mom, can I ride my 4 wheeler?Mom, can we have snacks?Mom, can you wipe me?Mom, did you ever find gold before?Mom, when … Continue reading Quarantined with 3 little boys.
January 2nd ♡ In this decade, we have continually celebrated our marriage. We have changed jobs, started businesses, grew as professionals, moved several times. We became pregnant, parents, saw our parents become grandparents for the first time!! and our brother and sister become uncle and aunt. We became brother and sister in law x2! We … Continue reading January 2nd
July 31st and here we go, 1 more week until school starts for us here in the Mid-west. In fact, many of our teacher friends are already back at work and in the classroom. Now being from New Jersey, it is absolutely appalling to think that kids are ending their summer and heading back to … Continue reading 10 Things we all do at Back to School time
life, love & little boys 