Three Things

E:

1)Said his first word a couple weeks ago! It was "Mama"! 

2)Taking his pants off himself is a new trick!

3)Loves being outside, sliding on slides, and chasing birds!

B:

1)Blanket capes are a recent trend on him!

2)He makes everything a race and always wants to win!

3)Such a great helper! I'll never put the silverware away for a long time!;)

Hubby:

1)Just got his schedule for 2nd year of residency and we will be seeing him so much more starting this summer!

2)Is two months away from being done with intern year! Hooray!

3)I've probably mentioned this a ton but he's so glad to be done with this year of residency!

Myself:

1)Excited to see most of our families this summer!

2)Got a pedicure (I haven't gotten one in at least four years!) with my sister in law a couple weeks ago and I can't stop thinking how amazing it felt and looked!

3)I'm on week 7 of the Kayla Itsines BBG workouts and it's the first workout program I've actually enjoyed doing!

Linking up with Thoughts for Thursday, Thinking out Loud, Penny's Passion

What's Up Wednesday {4/25/18}

Hello, Hello!!

Here's a look at April with What's Up Wednesday and of course I'm linking up with Shay, Sheaffer, and Mel!

What we're eating this week: Cafe Rio Burritos (YUM!), Tortellini, Chicken Divan, Waffles! ha

What I'm reminiscing about: This was my boys a year ago...insert crying emoji. I'm so glad Baby E's colicky days are over though! 

What I'm loving: Elf Lip Stain-Only $4! - The perfect amount of color and lasts most of the day!

What we've been up to: This month was a busy one! New York City and family in town made it fly by!

What I'm working on: Putting away all of my winter clothes and decluttering closets. I've become a more of a minimalist this past year and I love not having unused stuff laying around!

What I'm watching: NCIS- We're on season 9! I'm excited for Dancing with the Stars to start up next week!

What I'm reading: I'm on a reading kick right now!

This was a really cute western romance novel!

I'm only halfway through this book and I've already cried, it's really good!


What I'm listening to: I found this podcast through another blogger and it's great and motivational!




What I'm wearing: Now that my heavy sweaters are put away I've been wearing more cardigans and jackets! My jean jacket has been on repeat!

What I'm doing this weekend: We have a couple church events on Saturday and then hopefully we'll be outside without our coats on!

What I'm looking forward to next month: Finalizing our summer plans! We get to see our families this summer and I'm so excited!!

What else is new: Baby E is starting speech therapy today and I'm hopeful that it will help him get talking!

Have a happy Wednesday!!

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What's Up Wednesday {3/28/18}

Here's a look at our month with What's Up Wednesday and of course I'm linking up with Shay, Sheaffer, and Mel!

What we're eating this week: Fried Rice, Teriyaki Chicken, Waffles

What I'm reminiscing about: Being featured on Lindt Chocolate’s Instastory last week!


What I'm loving: All the Easter candy! I can’t resist it this time of year!


What we've been up to: Getting out and exploring Boston now that it's above freezing! A couple weeks ago we went to the Museum of Science and saw the butterfly exhibit and went through the Mirror Maze!

What I'm working on: We are going to New York City in a couple weeks and I'm so excited! I'm getting our itinerary planned out, so if you have any suggestions of things to do with kids let me know in the comments!

What I'm watching: NCIS- We're on season 7 and their's 14 of them...halfway done!

What I'm reading: The Waves of Freedom series is located in Boston and I've been loving reading about the city (in novel form) 70+ years ago.


What I'm listening to: With Easter this weekend I've been listening to talks on Christ and the Atonement. I really liked this one.

What I'm wearing: 

What I'm doing this weekend: Easter Egg Hunt, playing the Easter Bunny;) and dying eggs! 

What I'm looking forward to next month: My husband has a week of vacation scheduled so we're exploring NYC and then we’re having some family come visit!

What else is new: Nothing I can think of!

What is your favorite Easter tradition: Easter Egg Hunts has always been a huge favorite of mine!

Happy Easter Friends!

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Three Things

Baby E:

1) Has discovered a love for fruit snacks and carries the Costco sized box around until he gets one! 

2) Cannot be left in a room alone because he climbs on everything or destroys whatever he gets his hands on!

3) Favorite toys are Legos and anything B is playing with! There's so much fighting happening over here.

B:

1) Can write his name!

2) Raisins are his new favorite fruit/snack.

3) Is always showing people who come over his muscles and how strong he is!

Hubby:

1) Made B some armor (helmet, shield, sword) out of cardboard that B loves.

2) Has become obsessed with fitness again. (This happens every couple months.) If only he had enough time to workout regularly.

3) Enjoys cooking/baking and loves to try new recipes.

Myself:

1) Loves watching the Olympics!

2) Ready to start wearing shorts and sandals.

3) Hair is long enough to fit in a ponytail. I can't decide if I should cut it or let it keep growing?!? Help me!

Linking up with Thoughts for Thursday, Thinking out Loud, Penny's Passion

What's Up Wednesday {1/31/18}

And just like that January is over!
Here's a look at our month with What's Up Wednesday and of course I'm linking up with Shay, Sheaffer, and Mel!

What we're eating this week: Pasta E Fagioli Soup, Tater Tot Casserole, and let's be real- I haven't meal planned the rest of the week!

What I'm reminiscing about: Virginia winters...it's so cold here, but we're LOVING the snow! There's no way I'd be swinging in this weather!


What I'm loving: This hairspray! I got it in an Influenster box and it leaves hardly any residue on your hair, so my day 7 hair still feels and looks great!!


What we've been up to: Soaking up all the time with my hubby! He goes back to a crazy rotation in less than two weeks and I'm not looking forward to it.

What I'm working on: I've been making file folder games for B. The next one on my list is this one! Who else played Don't Eat Pete growing up?!? It's so fun and simple!

What I'm watching: NCIS and The Bachelor!

What I'm reading: Nothing right now, but I just picked this book up from the library!


What I'm listening to: The Greatest Showman!! It's been playing nonstop!

What I'm wearing: It's getting close enough to Spring (Haha wishful thinking!) that I'm starting to wear florals and brighter colors.

Top c/o Lucy Avenue Boutique (Similar)
Jeans - Kohl's
Booties - White Mountain Shoes
Bag - Old Navy (Similar)

What I'm doing this weekend: Cross country skiing in New Hampshire! It's our first time and I'm so excited!

What I'm looking forward to next month: This weekend and Valentine's Day!

What else is new: We're officially sled owners and the boys love taking rides on it!


What is your favorite soup recipe? I have so many but this Chicken Fajita Soup is at the top!

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Day in the Life

Here's a look at a random Thursday in our lives!

6:30 My alarm goes off but I end up pushing snooze a couple times. I stay in bed and check emails/social media until I hear Baby E wake up.


7:00 Breakfast and a TV show for the boys


8:00 I get ready for the day with my cute "helper."


9:00 I get ready to host preschool at our house and clean up a little.

10:00 Preschool time!

12:20 Lunch


12:45 Nap time/ Quiet time/ Me time which was catching up on The Bachelor.


2:20 Baby E wakes up and we run some errands.


3:30 B gets to watch another TV show and I prep dinner, plan next week's meals, and get preschool stuff ready for next week.


4:15 I help B practice writing letters and Baby E practices his new trick of climbing onto the kitchen table.


5:00 Dinner time- I didn't end up cooking what I had planned because Baby E's witching hour and my husband wasn't home yet, so we ate leftovers.


5:45 Bath time, teeth brushing, and story time.

6:30 B goes to bed. (He usually doesn't go to bed this early but he was tired and wanted to go to bed. He also doesn't nap anymore so he usually falls asleep quickly.)

6:45 Baby E goes to bed once B has fallen asleep.

7:00 Read a couple pages of a book and scriptures with my husband.


7:20 I work on a blog post and a Shutterfly book for B while watching NCIS.

10:30 Bed time!

Adjusting to City Life {8 months in}

Thanks for all the comments and love from Monday's post. You all are so kind and supportive!

Since moving to Boston eight months ago I've come to appreciate a few things that I'd normally take for granted if I lived anywhere else.

Parking lots, little to no traffic, lines painted on roads...haha all things to do with cars and parking!

Living in a big city definitely has a learning curve and now I plan most of my outings on when the traffic is the lightest unlike how it used to be based on the boys' naps. I also have to take parking into consideration when planning our outings and if it's ever an issue we take the train.

I thought I had this city down and then it snowed a bunch and now I'm finding out how things work with snow lined streets. People save their parking spaces with cones and folding chairs once it snows (You don't want to mess with taking their spot from what I've been told!) and when there's no snow it's first come, first serve.

A couple other musts for city living are 1)Sound machines are our best friends for sleeping kids and 2) Food delivery companies save your life in the cold months when you don't want to leave the house to grocery shop!

Anytime I'm driving or riding the train I have to pinch myself because I still can't believe my home is Boston! Just the other day, my husband and I were talking about the events that led up to us coming here and there was definitely some divine intervention and we know that we are meant to be here!

Boston....We love you!

Linking up with Penny's Passion, Home of Malones, and Running with Spoons.

What's Up Wednesday {12/20/17}

Can you believe Christmas is on MONDAY?!?! We are so excited over here!
Here's a look at our month with What's Up Wednesday and of course I'm linking up with Shay, Sheaffer, and Mel!

What we're eating this week: Costco hot dogs, Tacos, and who know's what else!

What I'm reminiscing about: Spending the holidays with our families in Idaho last year and hoping for a white Christmas this year!


What I'm loving: Raspberry Rolls! This is the only time of year we make them and they are so good!


What we've been up to: Getting all the Christmas festivities in that we can!


What I'm dreading: For the Christmas season to be over.

What I'm working on: Last minute shopping and planning our Christmas dinner menu!

What I'm watching: All the Christmas movies! My favorites this year have been The Christmas Prince and Christmas in the Smokies. Both are on Netflix!

What I'm reading: I recently read The Broken Road by Richard Paul Evans and I'm a huge fan of his books!

What I'm listening to: Silence- both boys are in bed!

What I'm wearing: Chunky Sweaters and Warm Coats!

What I'm doing this weekend: My brother and sister-in-law are flying in for Christmas and we are so excited!!

What I'm looking forward to next month: Eating healthier! Haha This time of year is so hard for me!

What else is new: B turns four the end of the month! We can't wait to celebrate him!


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