My oldest daughter turned 11 last month. That's right, E-L-E-V-E-N. Hold the phone, this girl is growing up way too stinkin' fast. Believe what they tell you about having kids. You blink, they grow. And it doesn't stop! I have sort of an unwritten rule of thumb about throwing birthday parties in our family. Each year you get a … [Read more...]
A New Pergola & a Porch Swing
Happy Friday and Happy October Friends! This time of year always seems to literally fly by so quickly I barely have time to catch up. In the month of September alone, we celebrated 5 family birthdays, including my own - #anotheryearolder #anotheryearwiser - and this month already 1 birthday under our belts. Between the party-planning, back to … [Read more...]
Host a Backyard Outdoor Movie Night
Salutations friends! I hope your summer is going well and you are getting the chance to spend lots of time outdoors together with your loved ones. Despite the bug bites and sunburns, our family practically lives outdoors this time of year. We try to enjoy it while it lasts, because let's face it, here in the Midwest, our hot weather is short-lived. … [Read more...]