Farewell to Summer

The summer is un-officially over now. Once Labor Day hits, I feel that Summer is over. The weather may stay nice and it might feel like summer, but it's really back to business as usual. It turned out to be a really fun summer, which I didn't think was possible with an infant and a toddler. But we did a lot of fun things and kept our sanity. Win!

Here are a few Highlights of our summer...

• Popsicles on the deck
• Piya's Birthday at the Fair
• Playdates with friends
• Trips to the Park
• Everett's first haircut
• July 4th Hotel Staycation with the Vlachs
• Movie Wednesdays for Kids
• Como Zoo
• MN Landscape Arboretum
• MN Children's Museum
• Annual Trip to Michigan
• Boat Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Swimming in Hotel Pools
• Beach fun
• Lunch at Cossetta's for Pizza
• Snuffy's Malt Shop
• A'Maze'N Farmyard
• Peppermint Twist
• Library
• Picnics with Grandma & Grandpa Robideau
• Fun with Grandma & Grandpa Singer-Towns
• Ponderosa (or as we call it Ponderrhea)
• Dance Parties

For Labor Day we are visiting my parents at their campsite and a day at the beach. Then tomorrow it's back to school for my husband (lame) and time for me to get back on schedule. September brings a couple of special birthdays, Apple Picking Festivals, Craft Fairs, Nickle Dickle Days (yes, you read that right), ECFE classes, MOPS, Garage Sale Days, Junk Bonanza, and cooler weather. 

Farewell Summer, you never cease to amaze me. 

8 Months!

We are a week past the 17th, but that happens when you are traveling.
Deacon loves to stick his tongue out and kick his legs like Micheal Flatley.
He's our Lord of the Dance Baby. 

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!
Word.

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: 

obaz

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!