Several years ago Stephanie Pollock made butterfly wings with her girls and then shared them in this blog post. I thought they were beautiful and the photos were filled with such childlike joy that I held onto the memory over the years! This summer we have been learning about flowers and butterflies - Hilde is always so curious and soaks up information like a sponge! I remembered the wings and thought it was the perfect time to make some together. So I ordered the supplies on Amazon and then ... continue reading...
Celebrating the Fourth
Last year we went to farmland Kansas for the 4th of July and we liked it so much, we did it again! We braved the mosquitos, the humidity, and the insane temperatures all so that we could light off fireworks! #worthit Every time I share our joy for fireworks and the crazy fun we experienced for the first time last year, people are shocked. I grew up in a world of firework restrictions. In fact, I had always dreamed of a sparkler wedding exit but they were banned the summer I got married. Here ... continue reading...
Amazon Finds: Kitchen + Dining
We're still in the middle of our kitchen renovation, but our dining room is practically done! I am toying with the idea of adding fun + bold window treatments but I haven't bit the bullet on that yet ;) One day I know we will have a finished kitchen but until then, I am making it homey and on brand as we go. I finally feel like I have a style that flows through the whole house and as I need to replace things, I'm making sure they feel on brand. Here are some things I am loving from Amazon these ... continue reading...
A week at the Pool
This mama is jumping head on into summer over here! With temperatures in the 80s and 90s we spent the week at the pool. It was a little bit crazy and a lot a bit exhausting but magical none the less. I had the thought to bring a book while I was gathering up all our pool things - the floaties, towels, snacks, swim vest, pool toys - and then as quickly as the thought came to me, I realized how pointless that would be. Taking two toddlers to the pool isn't relaxing ;) Day One One the ... continue reading...
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
We had a Colorado Springs first last week on a double date with our good friends and that is pretty historic!! Since both Bruce and I are Colorado Springs natives, it is hard to find something in town that is a first for us! But with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks playing at the new Weidner Field, it was all very new to us! And we had so much fun! This stadium is beautiful! We had great seats - right in the front on the center line! But it felt like nearly every seat was a good seat! Plus ... continue reading...