sharing stories of gratitude in the everyday
Andrew and I are really looking forward to when our boys are a bit older and we can take them camping; we really think that will be the main way for us to take trips and see the country. Andrew has been itching to get Will outside in a tent so Will can try camping … Continue reading #61 Camping in the Backyard.
Tonight we went to our neighbors' house for a neighborhood taco party. About 5 families were there, all with our kids, husband, and wives, easily tallying 20 people. It was so nice to have a low-key night not having to cook and catching up with our good friends. This summer has just flown by. I … Continue reading #60 Taco Party.
Today we tried out the new sidewalk that runs from our neighborhood to the local park nearby. My friend had told me she and her family had tried it out the day before, and it was an easy 20-minute walk to the park. The weather this weekend has been so wonderful, with temps in the … Continue reading #53 A walk to the park.
The day finally arrived! Today was Will's birthday party, and I am so happy to say he loved every minute of it. He had an absolute blast sharing his love of Star Wars with his friends, and his friends really got into the theme as well. I just want to share some pictures here and … Continue reading #52 Will’s Star Wars Birthday Party.
Today was one of those bonus days that I got to spend home with both of my boys. I took the day off so I could get the house ready for Will's birthday party tomorrow, and while I had a lot to get done, having the boys around to help me run my errands was … Continue reading #51 Home with the Boys.
4th of July in our neighborhood looks like quintessential small-town American living. I absolutely love this holiday, and the party that our neighborhood throws is something that I look forward to every summer. The neighborhood organizes a parade in which the local firemen drive their fire truck through the neighborhood. The kids then follow the … Continue reading #49 Captain America’s Birthday.
It has been a long six months, and yesterday, our lives became a little less complicated. The boys had been attending two separate schools for the last six months, and it has been exhausting to say the least. The schools were not that far away from eachother - across the parking lot as a matter … Continue reading #48 One School.
This weekend was the perfect weekend to play outside in the backyard. While my husband and I were busy overhauling the garden beds, we brought out the old water table we had stored in our garage. Nathan is the perfect age for the water table, and it was so hot outside that playing in the … Continue reading #47 Backyard Fun.
Tonight we said goodbye to our dear friends who are moving to St. Louis. We met them for dinner at Loveless Cafe, and then spent some time after dinner wandering the grounds taking pictures of our kids together. We have spent the last few years getting together with them at least once a month. We … Continue reading #39 Goodbye, Dear Friends.
For Will's first birthday, Andrew and I went all out. We invited all of our friends and family, and surprisingly many family members were able to attend despite having the party out of state - many of them traveled over 10 hours to celebrate his special day. We had a photographer come out to capture … Continue reading #37 Will’s Birthday Invitation.
a life well loved 