One More Time

Happy to head out one more time this weekend in order to spend sometimes with friends at their boat… I needed to be in Muskegon anyways, so this was a great way for us to pack some more gorgeous summer days while they last! My kids are fish! But have an I said that before?! 

Another Day at the 3rd Coast

Another trip out to the third coast and a chance to see more family this week. What a blessing we have had this week to see so many people and get some quality time with each one of them! We are delighted!

Pushing Every Boundary

My kids are pushing every boundary. But let that not be a negative thing all the time!

There is something to be said about sitting at the park, watching your son test the limits of how far he can go and still see you. Or watching your daughter scale the highest trapeze. In either event, stretching their freedom as a sign of their development. And for the most part, that's a good thing!

Long gone are the days of me having to hold hands on the playground equipment. I can actually hold a conversation with somebody. They are growing up. And I like that about them. 

Parenting Win

Sometimes I get a parenting win! I do limit the amount of technology time they have, and they have a checklist of things to accomplish before they can ask for screen time. One of them is creative play. 

So when I hear from the bathroom "let's get the stuffies, they can be the judges!" - instead of feeling dejected that my house will be a disaster, my heart leaps at their creativity and joy.

They are currently creating a ninja course… Knock yourself out kids!

So Proud

I am so incredibly proud of this young lady! I have been pushing her and pushing her for two years to get her drivers license. Yesterday, she did it! And today, she bought a new-to-her car! It just so happens that my brother was in the market to sell his and just like that, she’s on the road!

This girl is going to go places, and I’m proud to watch her do it. I feel a little bit like a fairy princess sprinkling fairy dust everywhere today, it was even worth the two hour wait at the Secretary of State!

Her First Pedi

Today, little miss got to play with the big girls. She was invited along with the cousins and aunts to get her first pedicure. 

Two ladybugs and two daisies later, her piddies and her fingers glowed. So did she. 

She Got Married

My super sweet college roommate got married this weekend. She's almost 45 years old, and has waited so long for this moment. It was a truly beautiful experience. 

Congratulations my friend- a long road to such a happy union!