What we're eating...
I was super excited that we grilled chicken dinner one night...then it snowed again. Argh! We still have snow on the ground, but I think I see spring on the horizon. So we're still eating more wintry stuff around here:
Homemade pizza :)
But last night we celebrated with Taco Tuesday- didn't mean to, it just happened. :) And this weekend, we'll have All.The.Carbs because we make a big Easter brunch - I posted some of our favorites HERE.
What I'm reminiscing about...
This boy's birth...and then his first birthday. I am in COMPLETE denial that he is turning two in eight days!!
I also can't stop thinking about our special little photo project for his first year- I shared it in this post.
What I'm loving...
I'm loving that we've been able to be outside more this week, but I reeeaalllly love that our favorite hang out room- our sun room- is no longer arctic. :) Afternoons out there are the BEST!
This was decorated for Isabelle's Half Birthday Pool Party, but you get the idea. :)
This was decorated for Isabelle's Half Birthday Pool Party, but you get the idea. :)
What we've been up to...
We've been busy getting ready for a BIG trip next month. At Christmas time, we told the kids we were going on a cruise to the Bahamas! Well, I handed them note cards with hints and then we let Levi share the big news on his note card. Such a fun night! I have quite a lot of thoughts about this, so I'll share more later.
What I'm dreading...
Baring my ghostly legs in shorts and skirts...better get going with the sunless tanner!!
What I'm working on...
Currently picking up after the cutest little tornado in the history of ever! You should see my InstaStories to see what I mean, ha ha!! I finished up all the Easter eyelet bonnets and dresses for Rose & Ruffle
customers, so now I'm all about making Isabelle's Easter dress... and if
I can manage, mine too! Hers is currently cut out at least, and the
fabric is so pretty! I do have some Ready to Ship Items available in various sizes, so you can visit my shop by clicking on the widget on the right. :)
What I'm excited about...
I'm so excited about our family cruise next month for obvious
reasons, BUT the one thing that makes me giddy happy is that I don't
have to cook a thing. I don't even have THINK about cooking. And I don't
have to limit the boys in any way. You want three main courses? Sure!
Go for it. This girl is going to be a "Yes!" Mom the whole week!! (When
we travel, we rent houses so we can shop and cook "at home" to help save
money, so while vacations are fabulous, that part never truly seems
like a vacation to me. You know?)
I'm also excited about Levi's upcoming birthday and party, but let's be real, a part of me is dying inside too. I LOVED his Wild One party, and I'm loving this year's theme, too....I'll share more after his party next week!
What I'm reading...
I like to start my day off with a devotional and some Scripture reading, but let me be honest, I am STRUGGLING with this lately. I don't even know why. I'm sure it doesn't help that a certain someone has been having miserable nights for a whole week now, but I find myself almost apathetic about this, and honestly that just breaks my heart. I want it to be the first thing I do and think about, and I want to look forward to it and ENJOY it! Just being honest here. I've been rereading the Five Love Languages for Children because I feel like I'm missing the mark as a Mom in certain ways, and I know all too well how quickly this is all going by. I do not want to waste the time I have been given with them!
Isabelle and I have been reading together before bed, and last night we finished Wonder. She wanted to see the movie sooo bad, but I cannot watch before I read. And now the book details are fresh in my mind, so I need another week or more before I can watch it, ha. Sorry, Isabelle. :)
What I'm listening to...
Hubby and I went out to the movies for Date Night last week and saw I Can Only Imagine, which was so fantastic by the way!, and I've been listening to MercyMe since then. Such a wonderful story of grave and redemption!!! Plus I just LOVED the actor in the movie- he did an amazing job and has an incredible voice, too!
What I'm wearing...
Wearing layers on repeat...and ALL the scarves!
What I'm doing this weekend...
This weekend is all about Easter of course. We'll be making resurrection rolls and dying eggs- haven't decided on the regular way or the
shaving cream method we did a couple years ago- and attending lots of
Easter-related events at church this weekend, even though I know my
husband will put up a big ol' fuss about it because it means we won't be
"sticking to THE schedule" like normal, ha!
What I'm looking forward to next month...
This cutie's Second Birthday Party and yup, the CRUISE!!!
What else is new...
Maybe I live under a rock, but I just tried the cauliflower rice. It was okay. We added some veggies to it and then I liked it much better. I know, living on the edge right here.
Our favorite Easter tradition...
That my Mom made my Easter dress growing up, and now I get to make my daughter's.
You can hardly tell that the dresses match, but they did. I'm so sad I don't have any other pictures of this! It was our first Easter as a family of six and there was a lot going on!
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I hope you have a great rest of the weekend and the best weekend! Thanks for visiting. :)
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