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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Where is Spring?!? + Life Update

Sandals c/o White Mountain Shoes

This winter has lasted forever! I thought it would start warming up this month but we've gotten FOUR nor'easters in the past three weeks, with the last two bringing snow!

We found out recently that B will be in school full time next year and I'm feeling a little stressed to make sure I teach him everything he needs to know to go out in the world. Does anyone else feel this way when their oldest starts school?? My husband also commented on how once he starts school, he'll be going for the next 20+ years....that seems like so long!

Baby E is looking like a toddler more and more every day! He's getting stockier and taller, can roar like a lion (it's the funniest thing), and is always into trouble!

My husband and I are both ready for intern year to be done. Only three months left of this craziness and then hopefully it will calm down!

Linking up with Running with Spoons

What's Up Wednesday {2/28/18}

It's been a little quiet over here on the blog and in our lives in general. We don't have anything exciting going on right now (except for B having the flu) and I'm fine with that because the next few months are going to be busy ones!

With that being said, 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: I made this Eclair Cake on Sunday and it was a hit! B has requested tacos and tortellini for dinner so I'm sure those will be on the menu sometime this week!

What I'm reminiscing about: A year ago we visited Boston for the first time and I was dreading moving here. Fast forward a year and we love it here and are so grateful for this adventure!


What I'm loving: Being able to put my hair in a ponytail! I'll put a picture on Instagram soon!

What we've been up to: Laundry with my little helper, taking down the Valentine's decor, and sanitizing the apartment- we are tired of being sick!

What I'm working on: Eating healthier! I asked my friend to write up a meal plan for me and I've been trying to stick to it. It's tough!

What I'm watching: NCIS and The Bachelor! It's the first time in a while I haven't looked at spoilers for The Bachelor, so I'm excited for the finale!

What I'm reading: Royal Target by Traci Hunter Abramson - Such a good, easy read! I just started As You Are and it's been great as well!


What I'm listening to: The Greatest Showman (still:)) and Marco Polos- I have LOVED this app for staying in touch with friends!

What I'm wearing: It's still winter over here, so lots of sweaters, long sleeves, and boots!

Ignore Baby E sleeping on the floor. He would not wake up when checking out at the store! haha

What I'm doing this weekend: We don't have anything planned and sometimes those are the best kind of weekends!

What I'm looking forward to next month: Hopefully being outside more and more sunny days!

What else is new: Nothing I can think of!

What's your family's favorite spring break destination? We love going to the beach or visiting different states! This year we have a fun trip planned in April that I can't wait to tell you about!

Mount Vernon in DC



Happy Wednesday 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!