I get asked a lot how I get my kids to cooperate with all my photo taking. And I kind of chuckle a bit. Because yes, they turn out pretty cute, but dang, it's a lot of work and sweat on my part to get a good photo. And for every cute photo I take, I also take about 1,000 not-so-cute photos. And this one above? It's a RARE gem. All three siting and ... Read More
Archives for July 2018
How We are Getting Ready for Kindergarten
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Before I know it, Hudson is going to be starting Kindergarten! Where did the time go? It seems like I blinked and he all of a sudden turned in to a big boy. He’s ready to go off and make new friends and learn new things…without me. So so so sad! But it’s exciting too! Most of you know we ... Read More
Livin’ that Summer Life
These three are living it up this summer. Pool and popsicles every day. Movies and games at home. Lots and lots of play time. They don't know how good they've got it. I was worried about how we would fill the days this summer with no school and no big plans...but to my surprise it has been pretty easy. The days are long but seem to fly by. I just ... Read More
Dairy-Free Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie Popsicles
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
