Friday, December 13, 2013

eleven and three!

Almost two months ago now, Lia turned eleven. Usually we take the day off and go shopping. Dave and I decided this wasn't the most budget-friendly way to celebrate birthdays (for all seven kids) so instead we took half a day off and went shopping ;) kidding! (kind of)

Lia knew we were going to pick out something for her birthday gift, but she didn't know I had a surprise manicure and pedicure set up for her. I had some gift cards to use up, so after lunch at school I picked her up and off we went. I think she enjoyed her day of pampering!

after the pampering was Target for her small shopping spree ;) Mega wasn't impressed.

then there was the traditional cake and ice cream and gifts to end the night. 

these last two photos pretty much sum up Lia Rae perfectly  :)  I'm sure she'll appreciate these some day...


As if Lia turning eleven wasn't bad enough, Drew went ahead and turned three earlier this week. These kids… they weren't supposed to get so old so fast!

Dave was in charge of the cake, and he and Tayt found the perfect one for her. She was so excited!

complete awe

and then there were gifts! to say this girl likes Minnie Mouse would be an understatement. She's in love!

a big thank you to grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends for the gifts… the girls couldn't be happier!

Saturday, December 7, 2013

48/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013"
Peyton: homework.
Lia: break from electronics?
Austyn: what?
Tayt: also, break from electronics?
Nash: cars. all. day. long.
Drew: hot cocoa for breakfast. every morning.
Meg: blurry but fuzzy.

Since I missed most of October and November photos here on the blog, I'll be doing a quick post with some of those photos… soon  ;)

also, there are only 4 weeks left of the year… what? how?

Thursday, November 21, 2013

46/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013"
Peyton: made some changes regarding electronics in the house.
Lia: joking at dessert time.
Austyn: made some changes regarding electronics in the house ;)
Tayt: ready for school. 
Nash: always hot cocoa immediately upon waking.
Drew: her last play on an electronic for awhile.
Meg: all about giving me ulcers lately. she climbs.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

etsy Wednesday

I'm wayyyy behind on my 52 of 2013 project and doing equally as terrible with my etsy posts. Since I've been in the shopping mood since our recent trip to Mall of America, I thought I'd play a teeny tiny bit of catch up with the etsy likes. I could spend meaningless days on etsy, but I would love every second of it!

I'm in *love* with this cutting board! This would be amazing for holiday celebrations :)

Just added a pair of boots to my wardrobe while on our MOA trip so I'm excited to find some cute leg warmers.

I don't change my jewelry often (or for long before I switch to my originals) but this would be adorable for the few pieces I do have.

These are just tooooo adorable!

With Christmas fast approaching, this little guy would look adorable anywhere in the house until the tree is up.

I have no idea what I would do with these, but they were too adorable not to share :)


so festive!!!

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