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Pineapple whip
A few days ago I was pinning on the devil, I mean Pinterest and I came across"Pineapple Whip". Apparently you can only find this stuff at Disney World. Sounded good enough to be pinned under my...
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It's a zoo out there
It's that time of year again when blogs are filled with adorable pictures of little ones in Halloween pictures. Hold on to your hats everyone because this blog is no different. Adorable pictures...
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Traveling with toddlers
In October we headed out to Boston and watched as my baby sister marry her best friend. We were anxious about flying with a one and three year old but thankfully we had three adults and two toddlers....
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A Boston wedding
On a beautiful weekend in October my baby sister got married to the most wonderful man. My now brother in law is from just south of Boston and thus the scene of the blessed event. The wedding is...
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Happy Thanksgiving
Today would have been my grandmother Estella's 89th birthday. I am so thankful for the 27 wonderful years I had her in my life. She taught me so many valuable life lessons but most of all she taught...
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Trucks, tractors, dinos and more
Christmas morning is 15 days away. I know this because my nearly four year old is counting down feverishly until he can open all the presents that are wrapped under our tree. What he hasn't come to...
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Kate's hospital stay
Our past week did not go how I had planned. Wednesday morning I was all ready for work and I went in to wake Kate up and I picked her up out of her crib and she seemed warm. No biggie, I took her...
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Merry and Bright
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. May your days be merry and bright! Photo credit: Amy Doerring Photography
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Drew's first Christmas concert
Drew had his first Christmas concert a couple of weeks ago. His preschool puts on the cutest little program for both the three and four year old classes. Drew's three year old class has twenty four...
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Relish
As we welcomed 2014 in on a quiet night at home with just our little family, I started to think about what I wanted to do differently this year. Thoughts started pouring into my head about first...
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Family pictures
On a sunny afternoon one Sunday our dear friend and photographer, Amy Doerring took time away from her editing and took our latest family pictures. She called and said the light was perfect, the...
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Wooden growth chart
My mom has always been crafty. When I was growing up she would always make our Valentines or May Day baskets. She would sew my Halloween costumes and everyone would rave about her craftiness. My mom...
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Iowa's Maid-Rites
Growing up, both Brendan and I frequented our local Maid-Rites. We both love the delicious loose meat sandwiches and indulge in them far too often. Maid-Rite is a long time Iowa staple that runs...
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No time for siesta, time for a FIESTA!!
Both Drew and Kate are having birthdays in the upcoming months and last year I was a crazy woman and had their parties in the same weekend on different days. It was crazy and I was exhausted by the...
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A typical day
I always find posts about family schedules pretty darn interesting so I thought I'd share an ordinary day around our house. Both Brendan and I work outside of the home. I work part-time every...
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Drew and Kate's Mexican fiesta
This past weekend we hosted about 30 friends and family for Drew and Kate's joint Mexican fiesta. The birthday boy and girl had an absolutely wonderful time playing with their friends and cousins, and...
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Life lately
We've had quite a few celebrations at our house over the past few weeks and the kids now think balloons and streamers are permanent decor in the living room. We arrived home from Mexico and we hosted...
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Springtime favorites
Spring in Iowa is a bit laughable. Some days we're outside in shorts and t-shirts and the next day we're digging the fleece coats and hats back out of our closets. Thankfully all of our snow has...
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Random spring musings
This past Friday Drew had his last day of preschool and his spring concert. He has loved preschool and can not wait to go back next year. His teachers are simply amazing and we are so thankful they...
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Copy Cat Chipotle Burrito Bowls
Thank the good lord for Pinterest. That little website makes me look like a capable cook. I came across this receipe for Copy-cat Chipotle Burrito Bowls and I knew I had to try it out. First, it...
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Disney World with a 4 year old
We were at my parent's lake house over Memorial Day weekend my mom came up with this crazy idea that we go to Disney World in a mere 3 weeks. SAY WHAT?!?!? You see, my niece would be dancing in a...
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Our summer
This summer is already half over and I simply can't believe it! It's flown by so fast! It feels like it should still be Easter and we should still be looking forward to spring concerts and the last...
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Virgin Gorda
Brendan and I just returned from a week long trip to the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. It was absolutely amazing and I'll talk about trip in more detail but I wanted to share a...
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The details on Virgin Gorda
Brendan and I traveled to the British Virgin Islands in July and stayed on the island of Virgin Gorda. We decided on this location back in March due to its quiet and serene surroundings, and the...
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The making of Kate's Milk and Cookies first birthday party
For Kate's first birthday I knew I wanted something girly and a bit vintage. From there I went to Pinterest, who doesn't go to Pinterest these days? I came across an adorable Milk and Cookies party...
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