We're Back!

We just returned from our annual trip to Michigan! It was a wonderful time and I'll share more in the next few days. It's so nice to visit loved ones, but it's also nice to be back in your own bed.

Staying at a hotel is soooo much better than driving through the night Mom!
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3 Years of Crazy Bliss

Today we celebrate three years of marriage, although it almost feels like a lifetime. Two kids and two moves, job changes and crazy adventures, it's hard to believe we've done this all in three short years! But I wouldn't change anything with the love of my life.

First comes Love.. 

Then comes marriage... 

and a Honeymoon in Hawaii...

Then comes babies in a baby carriage... 

August Adventures

We are really taking advantage of these gorgeous Minnesota days! And soon we will be off to visit family and friends in Michigan. Tim's grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins live in Michigan, along with my dear friends Rachel & Shannon. So this is why we choose to go and spend a big chunk of August. And every year our family grows and grows. The first time we went I was pregnant with Everett. Now there are four us! Say what?

Here is what we've been up to lately... a trip to the MN Landscape Arboretum for a birthday party and the Como Zoo with our cousin and friends.

July Ends

I always get a little sad when the last week of July rolls around. In a few days, it will be August and then it's just a few short weeks until the beginning of the school year. And I know I'm spoiled with having my husbino home for the summer, but it's tough when he goes back to work. We just miss having him around. I know, cry me a river. So we've been making the most of our days by finding a nice mix of being around the house and also keeping busy outside the houses. 

Saturday we went to a wedding and also purchased some new phones. My old phone had died and I was stuck with a mini slider phone that even with my tiny fingers, was hard to text with. 

So we upgraded to the maximus and have some pretty fly phones. I got an iPhone 5!! I've been wanting one forever and I am very happy with it! My coolness factor is so high right now,  and then I realize it's been a few days since my last shower. 

Sunday I sat outside on BLVD's patio with my girl Ellen and we chatted and got caught up, because it had been awhile. The patio was gorgeous with some beautifully potted plants. How come mine never look like this:

Today we packed up the mom-van and brought the boys to the Children's Museum of MN for their first visit ever. There is a Dora the Explorer exhibit, and if there is one thing my 2 year old son loves is Dora! Although he has been much better, there was a time when the first thing out of his mouth in the morning was, Dora?! 

It was a lot of fun running watching Everett explore. And even Deacon got in on the action too. 

There was only one HUGE melt down at the water tables, but other than that, I would say for a 2 year old and a 7 month old they kept it together and had fun. 

First time drinking out of this amazing thing called a Drinking Fountain. It was a big deal. 

I can't be any happier and peaceful.

I feel so artistic

D & B 

"No, No ships"

Swiper you suck.

Pleased to meet you goddess and love of my life.

One with nature.

Back Stroke

Twinsies! 

St. Paul is better.

We of course HAD to go to Cossetta's for pizza while we were in St. Paul. I was telling my husband that when I used to live in St. Paul I probably ate there once a week. And although I love living out in the sticks now, I sure do miss my St. Paul life sometimes and mostly for the food!

We have a couple other adventures lined up for the week and then it's off to Michigan in a couple of weeks for our annual visit all our favorite people adventure!!! 

Makeover!

I gave my little ol' blog a makeover! It was much needed because I think I've had the same header for a few years now? I can't even remember the last time I've changed it up.
Speaking of makeover, I personally am in need of a makeover. You know when you wake up and your hair has been in the same bun it was in from two days ago... and you still leave it in that same bun? Yep. Makeover time! 

My hair is long and curly but mostly frizzy. I wear it up in a bun Ever. Single. Day. Mostly because I have a 7 month old who likes to grab a hold of it and rip it out. But also because, what else do I do with it??? It has no style. 


As you can see from this pic, my hair just hangs there with a lot of frizz to boot! 

What I am thinking about doing is going a lot shorter with cute layers. And also maybe some color on those locks would revive it a bit??? 


Sooo... I love this hair color: 

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And this cut:

 AMF

Or even this short... (Doesn't D.J. look smokin'?!!)

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Now I just need to go and do it! Wish me luck, and I'll post some pics when I get the new look! 

Road Trip Ready!

Every year for the past three summers we have taken a trip to visit family and friends in Michigan for several weeks.

(image from Zazzle)

And every year we our family grows and grows. With two kids we have twice the stuff to bring along now. 
Let me break it down what we will be travelling with this year 

3 Suitcases
1 Pack n' Play
1 Rock n' Play sleeper 
1 bin of toys
1 diaper bag
1 stroller
2 car seats
1 toddler
1 infant
and a partridge in a pear tree.

So one thing we are looking for when it comes to buying a new mini van is something with lots of extra storage space. I really like that the Kia Sedona has Split Fold-In-The-Floor 3rd Row seats. You can put the seats up or down depending on how much room you need for cargo\people. And right now we need a lot of cargo room for all our stuff. 
We also like that the Sedona offers a navigation system. Sometimes it's just so much easier to drive if you don't always have to look down at your cell phone or map. 
They also have this amazing feature called the Conversation Mirror, it gives parents the opportunity to monitor everything going on in back. Much needed for our little guys. 
And of course we love all the Safety features the Sedona offers. Gotta keep our kiddos safe! 

(Image from Edmunds)

We are excited to hit the road and see all our favorite people! There are so many memories we make each year and so our adventure awaits! 

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

7 Months!

One more month older for our sweetie pie! Last Friday Deacon had to have surgery to repair a birth defect. Thankfully everything went very well and since it was out patient surgery, he was able to come home the same day. He is healing nicely and is almost always smiling. We love our little love bug so much!