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.
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.
This morning, I was sitting on our bed, feeding baby Nate and Will comes into the room. He has got a big smile on his face, which means he must have gotten a full night's sleep; always a good sign. He hops on the bed to join Nathan and me. The two start giggling and … Continue reading #45 Hearing Falls Out.
We spent the past weekend in my hometown near Cleveland, Ohio, and it was one of the best weekends that I have spent there in the last few visits. Going back home usually brings a lot of anxiety; issues about my mom that I have not dealt with come flooding back to the surface as … Continue reading #44 Nostalgic.
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.
a life well loved 