Author Archives: Jen
She loves to do this.
He’s such a good sport.
He’s such a good sport v2. I asked if he remembered what he was doing in the picture, thinking he wouldn’t have a clue…and within like three seconds he said “Those are Lego hands from Indiana Jones [xbox game].”
The birth of F-It Fridays!
Friends invited us over for dinner tonight along with four other families we’re close to (for a total of 10 adults and 13 kids). There was lots of good food, wine, and stories (and all the kids get along) and it was all so much fun that one friend suggested we do this once a month at different houses (they’re also helping me get my friend fixes in before we leave this summer). So, we all decided then and there to do every third Friday…but we needed a fun name. They were suggesting tame things like FUN FRIDAYS or FUN FRIENDS FRIDAYS but I just went straight for F%@# IT FRIDAYS and they all loved it. (It also kind of fit our mood for the upcoming inauguration.)
I do not want to leave these people. 🙁
Sometimes I just have to take pics before school.
A cuddle couch
Katie dancing at ballet
Have I mentioned Katie doesn’t want to do ballet anymore? She wants to do gymnastics but I haven’t decided if we’re going to do that. We still have to finish out our pre-paid January dates and she still has a ball. I keep asking if she’s sure she wants to quit and she says she is.
Two and seven years ago…
Owen happened to be on my lap as we were checking out TimeHop so we did this recreation. 🙂
Shreepy Pets
Off to bed in a basket!
A future Olympian?!
Gander Mountain Escapades
Finally! Duck Donuts!!
They were SOOOO yummy. We will be back.
Entranced.
Finally in her footie PJs!
Katie finally decided to wear footie PJs tonight. She hasn’t been able to wear them before now because trying to pee in the middle of the night (getting the PJs off while sleepy) was an issue. Not anymore!
Birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese.
The kids are always so excited to go because we refuse to take them (they know why but they’re still kids so don’t really understand)…
With the birthday boy.
One of my all-time favorite Owen pics. Seven years ago.
Me: Owen, come here, I need you to do something for me.
Owen, seeing me with the camera: UGGGGGGGHHH!
But he still did it. 🙂
She finally gets her cuddle.
Owen has been home sick for a few days and wouldn’t let Katie lay with him. He feels better now, so…
This dog.
Bundled up for school
Katie is 4 years 6 months old today!
Memories: 3, 9, and 10 years ago
This is where we were!
I was watching a video about the White House and Obama and snagged these screenshots. This was the China room, which we were able to poke our head in.
Mom’s Shit List—I really think I want this.
Homemade marshmallows
A friend did these and I’ve always wanted to try them…so today was the day! Most recipes are about the same but Alton Brown’s was the one I was following.
My first time ever using a candy thermometer. (And truth be told it wasn’t actually a candy thermometer…but a wifi grilling thermometer works just as well.)
My chocolate-dipping (presentation) skills could definitely use some work but they still tasted delicious.
Lularoe ladybug twins
Hot mess hair solution
Katie’s hair is always a hot mess in the morning—a complete rat’s nest of snarls and knots. We’ve tried silk pillowcases and leave-in conditioner and neither worked. A few months ago I tried to get her to use a buff like I use (when I straighten my hair) and she hated it. But we tried it again since she really hates me brushing out her knots (I’m as gentle as I can be and I use detangler but it’s still awful). And now she loves it. And damn she’s cute.
A Spoiled Boston
Little Miss Princess refused to get in her bed on top of the beanbag…until I put a blanket in it, too.
Both of them HAVE to be right under my feet.
Can I pack her away with all the Christmas stuff?!
