Funny Owen story

I gave Owen the Kroger circular and asked him to pick out anything that looked good so that I could put it on my grocery list the next time I go shopping. Here's what my newly six year old circled!!! What a goof!!




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Hot tub time!

We haven't gone in the hot tub since before I was pregnant with Wyatt. I had so many restrictions while I was pregnant and then shortly after I had wy I was diagnosed with vasculitis so needless to say the hot tub was pretty much deserted.

So the last few days kris spent countless hours getting it up and running for all of us to enjoy.

This was first thing this morning.


And this was just taken tonight.


The boys love, love, love it!!

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Porch update (before and after)

Remember a few months back when I said that we were working on some projects? Well here is a project that has taken us a few months to complete. I'm happy to say that it is done (unless I find some decor that I just can't resist!)

Here is the before. So blah. Look at the nasty railings and spindles. They were so tedious to paint....but so worth it. And check out the blah burgundy side lights....not very welcoming. And need I mention to gross gray concrete?!


Wow. I can't believe we lived here for 7 years without doing any tlc to our porch.


So we stained the concrete and got a new front door and painted the side lights. Much better!


Here's a wreath that I made. Thanks to Pinterest for the idea!


And our sitting area. Nice and bright.


Full view.


I'm so happy with how it turned out. It really pays off to do some much needed tlc every once in a while.

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A day project

I got this idea from a friends blog.

Take a canvas (I happened to paint this one orange but you can start with a white one) and tape off a cool pattern and let your kid paint away.





We painted the canvas to match Owens bedroom.


Final result.

The paint leaked through a bit and I taped it off a little wrong. I was going for more of a chevron look than Aztec. But Owen likes I and that's all that matters!

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Wy's latest accident

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A day outside

Wyatt has been driving really well lately. He needs some direction and reminders to watch where he is going but all in all he is doing remarkable for a three year old. But today I heard a crunch and a scream for help.....yep he tried to go off roading and ran into our tree and was stuck!

Notice the look on his face. He was so worried he was going to be in trouble.


He tried his best to get off of the rocks and mulch, but wasn't successful.


But he wasn't intimated by his little accident with nature and was soon driving again, this time as Raphael!!


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Owen's 6th birthday

My boy is officially six years old. It's so unbelievable how fast time flies. But honestly I love this kid more and more every single day. It's amazing how much you can love someone.

I took this picture last night....his last day of being five years old.


My wonderful in-laws hosted o's birthday party this year and my mother in law did an absolute fab job of decorating!!


My parents got o this darth maul mask. He wanted it so so badly!


And Grampy and Grammy got o this cool titanic picture amongst a lot of other great stuff.


Grammy even got Owen a bumpy cake. One of his favs....


We didn't really know what to get Owen this year for his birthday. I mean he wanted anything and everything at target, Marshall's, Meijer, etc but it wasn't until we were on vacation last week when he happened upon this rubber band gun....Owen was in love!! I didn't get it then but I knew I should have because it was all he was talking about. I told kris about it and he found this one online. It was pretty much the same exact one that he fell in love with at that quaint little toy store.


Here is the cake he picked out for today. With a big number six on it!!


My sister took Owen out to lunch today and he ordered a corn dog with a side salad but with no dressing....because he's never tried one before and since he is six now he thought it was about time. And for dinner his request was Taco Bell! Yum!

Happy birthday buddy!! We love you so so much!!

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Owen's 6 year stats

Owen had a tumble off of his bike while we were away last week so I called to see if I could get him checked out....we got an appointment right away and they were also able to do his well visit too. Here are his stats:

Weight: 42.6 lbs. (30%)
Height: 46.5" (70%)
Blood pressure 98/62




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A fun Saturday at home

Rocket balloons....who knew they could be so entertaining?!

















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A mini vacation

We ventured over to the west side of the state this past week and had a blast. My brother and his boys camped next to us and my parents and my sister came up for a few nights.

My signature thing to do on the beach....writing in the sand.


Wyatt man...getting so so big!


Owen with his shipwreck wood. (They were searching all over the beach for this wood since kris promised them it was from a shipwreck.)



At the campsite on day one. It's no wonder why I have to pack a gazillion outfits for the boys!


The big boys playing some good old fashion bean bag toss. I was enjoying reading a book by the fire.


The next morning we awoke to Owen yelling that there was a porcupine eating our peanuts. Kris left them out overnight on accident and needless to say there were about five squirrels devouring our two bags of peanuts. Though they weren't big fans of the Cajun ones. Bummer though, they were two brand new bags of fresh peanuts and we had to throw them out.


Nathan on a hike. We love these trees across the river. I went across first to make sure it was safe.


Owen climbing this big tree. What a place for all boys!


Wyatt and uncle jimmy even made it across.


The next day we hiked up and up and eventually came to these steep steps which lead us to a nice overlook of Lake Michigan. My mom even made this climb. We were so proud of her!


And of course we took a nature walk that lead us to Lake Michigan. The boys were in awe.


Me and my boys right before we all ran down the sand dune.


All of the boys!!


It helped to let them get out some steam. In a playful way of course.


And just a nice natural pose with their walking sticks that we found along the trail.


Kris with his walking stick.


My boys following their daddy.


Wyatt with his shipwreck wood.


Jumping in the lake.


Until he fell in.....it was so cold!!


Owen jumping away.


Wyatt looking at the amazing view.


And lastly me and wy on a bike ride around the park. He did so good.


My sister took a million pictures so I will try to post some of hers when I get them. I didn't even take my real camera this trip. I decided I wanted to enjoy most of my time and not constantly be taking pictures like I did last year.

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Jill