Summer is here and it's getting hot! Which means we spend a lot of time outside playing in the mornings and then finding ways too cool off in the afternoon. Our go-to for the summer is always always a popsicle! Belle calls them "pop pops" and it is the cutest thing ever. She's always asking for a "pop pop" so I wanted to find a ... Read More
Goldfish Swim School FUN!
Do you ever envy your kids? I sure do. Basically ALL THE TIME. They are living their best lives, that's for sure. Especially this summer! We signed Hudson and Sadie up for swim lessons this summer at Goldfish Swim School of Grand Rapids and they are having a blast! Hudson started swim lessons there when he was three years old and ... Read More
4th (and 5th) of July
Happy July! Our fun plans for the 4th of July were thwarted by this little lady running a temperature of 103. It was the saddest sight. We had planed to go to my mom's lake house to spend a few days swimming and relaxing. Instead, Jon took the big kids and I stayed home with this sick little lady. That's real life with three kids for you! I had ... Read More
Donuts for Breakfast AND Lunch
A new donut shop recently opened up by our house and you better believe we've been taking about it since the little "coming soon" sign popped up. So when they finally opened I jumped at the chance to bring the kids. Now, here's where my California ways start showing......I grew up in Long Beach, CA, where there was a mom and pop donut shop on ... Read More
Michigan’s Adventure: BEST DAY EVER
We started our summer off with a bang! And in the most fun and exciting way possible. Our family’s first ever visit to Michigan’s Adventure! It’s going to be hard to ever top this! It was our kid’s first theme park experience together and oh my word…they had the BEST DAY EVER. We had SO much fun teaming up with Michigan’s Adventure for the day, and ... Read More
Caring for Baby’s Sensitive Skin in the Summer
My kids all have sensitive, fair skin…just like me! It’s the price they pay for having red hair and blue eyes! So when we spend our summer days out in the sun, it’s so important to be extra careful when it comes to their delicate skin…especially for Belle! It’s my job to protect and soothe those soft, sweet rolls! I’m partnering with Baby Dove on ... Read More
How We Transitioned to One Nap
All three of my kids transitioned from two naps a day to one nap shortly after turning a year old. I know every child is different…but mine all seem to have the same type of schedule! In order to know when it’s time to switch to one nap, you need to pay close attention to your baby. If your baby is anything like mine have been, they do best with a ... Read More
It’s the Little Things….Like Picnics
Hudson is so excited to be out of school for the summer. He will miss his school friends but keeps talking about how much fun he’ll have with his family this summer….meanwhile I’m worried about how I’ll manage to entertain all three kids for three months. That’s a long time! One of my favorite activities to do on days when we are at home together ... Read More
How We Knew We Needed a Third Baby
This post is sponsored by Carter's; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. This sweet girl. Our third (and final) baby. She was the missing piece to our family puzzle. She's the best thing to happen to all of us...can't you tell? I often get asked how we knew we should have another baby or how we knew we were ready for a third. And ... Read More
Eating Healthy While Eating Out
After turning 30 and having three kids, I can't eat like I used to. Gone are the days of eating whatever I want, whenever I want. Now, that I know better, I try and eat as healthfully as I can (while not depriving myself!) and try my best to make good decisions about what I put in my body. Most importantly, I'm trying to model healthy eating to my ... Read More
