Good morning!! I’m in a rush so I’m going to let the pictures do the majority of the talking. The weather was beautiful this weekend and we spent a lot of time celebrating our big seven year old. Friday morning before school. Both J and I have been obsessed with these bagel bites from a local bakery here in town. They make all their bagels from scratch and are seriously addicting. Friday night we got Olive Garden to go per the birthday boy’s request and celebrated at home with cake and presents (his real party is next weekend). Saturday and Sunday were both beautiful and it was nice to not…
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Our New Home {Jack’s Room Reveal}
Happy Friday! My typical Friday post looks a little different today and instead of sharing my favorites from this past week, I’m sharing one of my favorite rooms in our new house. It’s been 7 months since we moved into our new home and one room is finally completely done. One’s better than none, right? Anyone else get overwhelmed with design choices and then not do anything? Jack’s room was the first room to get completed simply because he’s the easiest. He’s two and has no real design opinion, minus all things Olaf, which let’s face it wasn’t happening. I loved how my DIY IKEA Spice Rack Bookshelves turned out so I…
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Happy 7th Birthday!
Today’s a two post kind of day because our first, littlest “baby” turns 7 today. Technically at 11:49pm, but let’s face it, I’ll probably be asleep. Ben has grown SO SO much this past year. He’s reading, full on swimming, and riding his bike without training wheels. He lost his two front teeth and one bottom one and started the 1st grade at a new school where he’s doing better than ever. We’re still working on listening, calming down, and keeping the attitude in check, but I can see him growing and becoming more mature right in front of my eyes. He is the BEST big brother and Jack continues…
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20 Questions with Ben
My first “baby” turns 7 on Friday. Seven! And while 7 is old (compared to the once little bitty baby) I find myself having to remind myself that he’s only 7. He’s smart, funny, and says things that are wise beyond his years and that sometimes leads me to have slightly unrealistic expectations for the guy. And like every momma at some point or another…or often, you think, Am I screwing my kid up? This questionnaire has been floating all over blogland and Facebook and honestly I was a little hesitant and nervous to hear what Ben might say. But just when you think you’re doing it all wrong, your kid will surprise you…and make you…
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Olive Garden Copycat {Pasta E Fagioli Soup}
You know what I love more than a hearty soup in the winter? A soup I can make in the crockpot and not worry about for 6 hours! If you like Olive Garden’s Pasta E Fagioli Soup, you’ll love this copycat recipe. Adapted from 365daysofcrockpot What You’ll Need: -1/2lb ground beef -1/4 tsp onion powder -1/2 tsp garlic powder -28 oz can crushed tomatoes -2, 8oz cans tomato sauce -2, 15 oz cans beef broth -15 oz can red kidney beans (do not drain) -1 tsp salt -1/2 tsp pepper -1 tsp dried oregano -1 tsp dried basil -1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 c apple juice -8oz dry Ditalini pasta -parmesan…