tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54335981712810983512024-02-29T21:39:36.201-08:00Life as we go itErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-87838165799755929822018-04-24T18:59:00.001-07:002018-04-24T19:17:38.062-07:00Chloe's 4th Birthday Interview<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>What is your name? </b>"Chloe"<br />
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<b>How old are you? </b>"Four" (she also put up four fingers on her hand)<br />
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<b>Where do you live? </b>"In a house."<br />
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<b>What is your favorite color? </b>"A lot of colors."<br />
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<b>What is your favorite animal? </b>"Piggy. And Marlee. And also kitties, mommy."<br />
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<b>What is your favorite food? </b>"Broccoli"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite toy? </b>"Kitties"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite song? </b>"Twinkle little star"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite book? </b>"The very hungry caterpillar"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite TV show? </b>"Daniel Tiger. And Ariel."<br />
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<b>Who is your best friend? </b>"Vivian"<br />
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<b>What makes your happy? </b>"A heart. You. Marlee."<br />
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<b>What makes you sad? </b>"When Marlee's not here."<br />
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<b>What do you like to do indoors? </b>"Play, play, play, play, play...." (she said it over and over again to be goofy)<br />
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<b>What do you like to do outdoors? </b>"Play. Swing."<br />
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<b>What do you want to be when you grow up? </b>You guys....I kid you not, she pointed at me and said "you." And then I started to cry. That pretty much made my year!<br />
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<b>Other things that Chloe currently loves:</b> pickle juice, ponies, kitties, puppies, critters, snakes, playing in the dirt, bubble baths, hot tubs, mermaids, dolphins, swimming, dancing, forward rolls, candy, 'super juice,' graham crackers dunked in milk, peas, broccoli, swinging on her big-kid swing, funny animal videos, books, exploring and tickle attacks.<br />
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She is a total sweetie one second, and a feisty stinker the next. But we wouldn't trade her for the world. We love you, Chloe!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Previous birthday interviews:</b></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html" style="color: #feacae; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/07/chloes-2nd-birthday-party.html" style="color: #feacae; text-decoration: none;">Chloe's 2nd Birthday Interview</a><br /><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2017/05/chloes-3rd-birthday-interview.html" style="color: #feacae; text-decoration: none;">Chloe's 3rd Birthday Interview</a></span></div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-80148536685202237982018-02-28T08:54:00.003-08:002018-02-28T08:56:51.570-08:00Liam's 6th Birthday Interview<br />
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<b>What is your name?</b> "Liam"<br />
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<b>H</b><b>ow old are you?</b> "Six"<br />
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<b>Where do you live? "</b>Sheboygan"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite color? </b>"Red. And reddish-pink."<br />
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<b>What is your favorite animal? </b>"Bears, giraffes and polar bears."<br />
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<b>What is your favorite food? </b>"Pizza. And spaghetti with meatballs, with extra sauce and extra cheese. And blueberries."<br />
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<b>What is your favorite toy? </b>"Legos and Magna-tiles"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite song? </b>"The moon song"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite book? </b>"The red and yellow books with different stories in them"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite TV show? </b>"P.J. Masks and Design Squad"<br />
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<b>Who is your best friend? "</b>Nolan, Ethan, Ogden and Mollie"<br />
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<b>What makes your happy? "</b>Balloons, parties, toys, books, pictures of mom and me"<br />
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<b>What makes you sad? </b>"When daddy is not home and away for work."<br />
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<b>What do you like to do indoors? "</b>Play with Legos and Magna-tiles"<br />
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<b>What do you like to do outdoors? </b>"Build a tree house, swing on the swing, go to the park, ride my bike"<br />
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<b>What do you want to be when you grow up? </b>"An astronaut"<br />
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<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/02/birthday-interview.html?m=0">Liam's 3rd Birthday Interview</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/02/liams-4th-birthday-interview.html">Liam's 4th Birthday Interview</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2017/02/liams-5th-birthday-interview.html"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Liam's 5th Birthday Interview</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/07/chloes-2nd-birthday-party.html">Chloe's 2nd Birthday Interview</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2017/05/chloes-3rd-birthday-interview.html">Chloe's 3rd Birthday Interview</a></span><br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-29410671170714634592018-01-06T12:41:00.000-08:002018-01-06T13:00:37.256-08:00Chloe's 3rd Birthday Party (9 months later!)<div style="text-align: left;">
I have not posted on here for way too long! We celebrated little miss Chloe's 3rd birthday party last April, and here it is January 2018 already. I'm not sure how the time passed so quickly. So I thought I better share the photos before her 4th birthday comes along!</div>
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We had a family party at home. Chloe wanted a 'ballet' party, so that involved lots of tutus and pink stuff.</div>
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I let the kids help make the batter for Chloe's cake. Here they are being really, really goofy!</div>
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My attempt at making a tutu cake, with homemade butter cream frosting and all.</div>
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It turned out cute, but never again!</div>
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All decorated for the party...</div>
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For the kids: pinwheels and frosted cookies</div>
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The birthday girl!</div>
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Our sweetie...</div>
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Liam showing some balancing talent...</div>
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Cousin Hudson</div>
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Happy birthday to our sweet Chloe Elise!</div>
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Other birthday posts:<br />
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See Chloe's 1st Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/05/somebunny-is-one.html">here</a><br />
See Chloe's 2nd Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/07/chloes-2nd-birthday-party.html">here</a></div>
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See Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html">here</a></div>
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See Chloe's 2nd Birthday Interview <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/04/chloes-2nd-birthday-interview.html">here</a></div>
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See Liam's 1st Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2013/02/birthday-boy.html">here</a><br />
See Liam's 2nd Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2014/02/liams-2nd-birthday-party-photo-explosion.html">here</a><br />
See Liam's 3rd Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/02/yippee-i-am-three.html">here</a><br />
See Liam's 4th Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/03/liams-4th-birthday-party.html">here</a><br />
See Liam's 5th Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2017/03/liams-5th-birthday-party.html">here</a><br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-18433827806815803732017-05-08T15:30:00.003-07:002017-05-08T15:30:19.091-07:00Chloe's 3rd Birthday Interview<br />
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<b>What is your name?</b> "Chloe"<br />
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<b>How old are you?</b> "Three, put down three fingers"<br />
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<b>Where do you live?</b> "By Sheboygan"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite color?</b> Red<br />
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<b>What is your favorite animal?</b> "A little sheep. Marlee, because Marlee's at home."<br />
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<b>What is your favorite food?</b> "Carrots. Olives. Strawberries"<br />
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She got up and left the room and said "I'm done mommy!"<br />
And then she came back a 1/2 hour later... (feisty girl)<br />
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<b>What is your favorite toy?</b> "Babies"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite song?</b> "Trolls songs"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite book?</b> "Kitties"<br />
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<b>What is your favorite TV show?</b> "Ballerinas"<br />
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<b>Who is your best friend?</b> "Liam"<br />
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<b>What make you happy?</b> "A sandcastle at the beach. The water table. Putty. Babies."<br />
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<b>What makes you sad? </b>"Angry. Mickey Mouse."<br />
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<b>What do you like to do indoors?</b> "Play"<br />
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<b>What do you like to do outdoors?</b> "Play again."<br />
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<b>What do you want to be when you grow up?</b> "A picture." Then giggled.<br />
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Mom's notes: She LOVES: playing with play dough, being read to, going to the library and childrens' museum, hiking outdoors, swinging on swings, kicking balls, blowing bubbles and flying kites. She loves her dolls, Trolls, Barbies and ponies. Chloe is pretty shy around strangers and in public, but if she's comfortable in her surroundings or is with people she knows, she truly shines! She is one lovable and snugly little girl. And her imagination runs wild - often talking to herself, her dolls and imaginary friends. She is already strong-willed, feisty and smart as heck. We love you Chloe Elise!<br />
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View Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html"> <span style="color: #feacae;">here</span></a></div>
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View Chloe's 2nd Birthday Interview <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/04/chloes-2nd-birthday-interview.html">here</a></div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-53977959284778782292017-04-13T14:01:00.001-07:002017-04-13T14:12:14.311-07:00Things I'm Diggin' Part 3<div style="text-align: center;">
Sharing some of my current favorite things...</div>
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<a href="http://www.wildrootsbodycare.com/product/female-support-essential-oil-blend">Female Support Aromatherapy Perfume by Wild Roots Herbal Skin Care</a></div>
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My cousin-in-law gifted this to me shortly after Liam was born. Her friend owns the Wisconsin-born company and hand crafts each product in small batches with pure ingredients. I've had this oil for 5 years and it still hasn't run out! It's made with 100% pure rice bran oil, ylang ylang, geranium, lavender, grapefruit, clary sage, fennel, palmarosa and wild orange. It smells amazing and I use it whenever I feel STRESSED or want a little scent on my wrists.</div>
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Anyone who knows me well knows that I'm a huge fan of local store Olivu 426. I've tried out MANY of their products and love a lot of them. But this one is my go-to when I just need a pick-me-up. If I'm feeling stressed or tired I spritz this on my face and neck and I get an instant refresh. And it has a pleasant rose water scent. </div>
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I bought this one on a whim on my way to the checkout counter at Ulta one day. I'm a sucker for anything coconut or vanilla. And this one, when I smelled it, took me right to the beach! Some coconut scents smell fake to me, but this one smells just like fresh coconut-milk-out-of-a-coconut. It's not thick like a lotion, it just glides on more like water and leaves a light coconut scent and soft skin.</div>
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I'm convinced that EVERY mom, dad, grandparent, daycare teacher and caregiver should own one of these! I found it at a local kitchen store and have loved it since. You just pop the grape or olive or tomato into the hole, push the green stick down and BOOM you have a quartered grape, etc. It's pretty safe too - I let Liam use it with my observation. </div>
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I bought these at a local kitchen store as well and love them. The package comes with four different sizes. I store them in a cupboard above our microwave for easy use. They lie flat and don't warp or curve or stain and they're dishwasher safe. Also important - they're BPA free and FDA approved.</div>
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I'm a ceramic berry basket dork! I love them. Because they're PRETTY and I can display an ordinary thing (fruit) in a pretty way. I got mine as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and have since gifted them to other people. They can be hard to find at actual stores (although I have seen/bought them at Pier 1, Crate & Barrel and HomeGoods). Online is your best bet.</div>
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I love a glass of wine or champagne after the kids are in bed. But I do not want to open an entire bottle of champ or wine and let the rest go to waste (I'm not a fan of corking wine or champagne). So these work out perfectly for me! I found this Fizzy Chill Red, which I drink cold. It's a sweeter, fizzy wine that's a nice little treat at the end of the day.</div>
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I pour myself one of these on occasion too. And no wasted champagne afterwards!</div>
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Calling all parents/grandparents: you need to let your kids try these. Completely mess-free coloring, other than a few water drips here and there. Perfect for the CAR, for restaurants, in the church pew, on an airplane. And it keeps them occupied for a while.</div>
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My kids love this thing. We've had it a couple of years and we play with it at least once a week. We got this one at Target. A great gift idea as well.</div>
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Love, love, love these. They get played with EVERY day in our house by both kids. They're expensive but some things in life are just worth it! My kids will spend a good hour at a time playing with these. The only downside is that they end up everywhere! </div>
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A friend suggested that I use this after I told her I have thousands of emails in my inbox (eek). I signed up and it significantly helped lighten my inbox. This is FREE to use and really easy to sign up. If you're someone that gets lots of emails, I highly suggest you try this out!</div>
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I'm a granola snob. I'm picky about the texture and flavor. I've never eaten a granola like this one before and I LOVE it. Chloe loves it too! It's not giant, chunky, hard bites (not a fan) - instead it's these light, crunchy bean crisps that pair so good with the almonds and cranberries and seeds and yum-o maple syrup tossed in with it all. We like to eat it dry as a healthy snack. Heading to my cupboard now....</div>
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We celebrated Liam's fifth birthday for an entire week (lucky little boy). First with our extended family, then with our little family of four, and then with two of his friends.</div>
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For his family party we invited his grandparents, aunts/uncles and first cousins. Liam has been obsessed with the Trolls movie and Trolls movie soundtrack so it had to be a Trolls themed party!</div>
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Most of the trolls on this table were MINE FROM THE 90's!! A big thank you to my mom who saved them in her basement all these years. And now they're 'cool' again!</div>
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Our big FIVE year old!</div>
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Liam got some cool gifts, including more Magna-Tiles to add to his collection!</div>
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The morning after the party. I love that all of the cousins are so close in age :)</div>
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Birthday breakfast (Liam's choice) of scrambled eggs, strawberries and fresh blueberry muffins.</div>
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He opened his gifts from us: a big set of colored pencils</div>
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And a Troll</div>
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We spent the morning at <a href="http://possibilityplayground.org/">Possibility Playground</a>.</div>
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Happy 5th birthday Liam. You are the coolest little boy we know, so full of love and energy. You amaze us each day with your stories and creativity. We love you so, so much - Mom-Dad-Chloe</div>
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Check out all of his prior birthday parties here:</div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/03/liams-4th-birthday-party.html">Liam's 4th Birthday Party</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/02/yippee-i-am-three.html">Liam's 3rd Birthday Party</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2014/02/liams-2nd-birthday-party-photo-explosion.html">Liam's 2nd Birthday Party</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2013/02/birthday-boy.html">Liam's 1st Birthday Party</a></div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-16426389082488194662017-02-22T13:09:00.001-08:002017-02-22T13:10:02.571-08:00Liam's 5th Birthday Interview<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your name? "</b>Liam"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Where do you live?</b> "In Sheboygan"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your favorite color?</b> "Red"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>What is your favorite animal? </b>"Giraffe"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your favorite food? </b>"Mostly muffins" (I interviewed him while he was eating a muffin - ha!)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your favorite toy? </b>"Legos"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your favorite song? </b>"I don't have a favorite song. But I love the Trolls music."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: 13px;">What is your favorite book? </b><span style="font-size: 13px;">"The books with the hands on them, the yellow and red books."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your favorite TV Show?</b> "P.J. Masks, Ready-Jet-Go"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What makes you happy?</b> "Um....playing outside with Chloe."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What makes you sad? </b>"That's a good one, I don't know."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What do you like to do indoors?</b> "Play with Play-Doh"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What do you like to do outdoors?</b> "Playing, riding on my bike"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What do you want to be when you grow up?</b> "Um....I do not know."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Mom's notes:</b> Liam loves the outdoors, hiking/exploring, </span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: inherit;">going to our cabin, swimming, campfires, Legos, Trolls, painting/drawing/coloring, building, eating, cooking, watching movies, playing games, riding his bike, playing with Chloe, math/science/art and dancing. He is filled with energy and emotion and loves telling stories. He is the light in our lives.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/02/birthday-interview.html?m=0">Liam's 3rd Birthday Interview</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/02/liams-4th-birthday-interview.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Liam's 4th Birthday Interview</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/07/chloes-2nd-birthday-party.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chloe's 2nd Birthday Interview</span></a><br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-41191284041212551032016-10-26T12:19:00.000-07:002016-10-26T12:19:25.286-07:00A trip to the pumpkin farm - 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week we took our annual family trip to the local pumpkin farm. We pet & fed some goats, searched for 'the best pumpkins,' as Liam called them, and enjoyed the fresh autumn air. </div>
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See photos from the pumpkin farm in 2015 <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/10/pumpkins.html?m=0">here</a></div>
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See photos from the pumpkin farm in 2014 <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2014/10/on-golden-pond.html">here</a></div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-59639141856353114172016-07-22T13:03:00.000-07:002016-07-22T13:03:37.772-07:00Chloe's 2nd Birthday PartyThis summer has been busy! And my blog has gotten shoved to the side because of it. But I'm back and I have so many cool summer moments to share with you.<br />
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So let's backtrack to Chloe's birthday...which was way back in April!<br />
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We celebrated Chloe's second birthday with a birthday party attended by family.<br />
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This beautiful little girl woke up happy and ready for her party</div>
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On your birthday you get to eat Cool Whip with breakfast...</div>
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I can't believe our sweet little girl is two years old already!</div>
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The theme was rainbows...</div>
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Take-home treats for the kids</div>
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Rainbow craft station for the kids</div>
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Proud big brother Liam</div>
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And of course a rainbow cupcake cake...</div>
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And rainbow food...</div>
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Lucky little girl with her gifts...</div>
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A card from cousin Bella...</div>
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Her gift opening helper, cousin Hudson</div>
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Aunt Becky wishing Chloe a happy birthday via Face Time </div>
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Cake time!</div>
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Getting a little help blowing out the candles from cousin Rylan and Liam</div>
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Happy birthday to our little sweetie. Our little peanut. Our little cutie.</div>
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You are so full of life and love. We are so lucky to have you as our daughter.</div>
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Love,</div>
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See Chloe's 1st Birthday Party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/05/somebunny-is-one.html">here</a></div>
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See Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html">here</a></div>
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See Chloe's 2nd Birthday Interview <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2016/04/chloes-2nd-birthday-interview.html">here</a></div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-37834420481655442512016-04-12T18:49:00.001-07:002016-04-12T18:53:13.483-07:00Chloe's 2nd Birthday Interview<div style="text-align: left;">
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<b>The answers in "quotes" are her own :)</b></div>
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What is your name?<span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #c27ba0;">"Wo ey" </span></span></div>
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How old are you? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">"Two"</span></div>
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Where do you live? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Sheboygan </span></div>
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What is your favorite color? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">"Yah low" </span></div>
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What is your favorite animal? <span style="color: #c27ba0;"> "Elmo" (She also lovvvvvesss our cat Marlee)</span></div>
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What is your favorite food?<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> "Eat" (Carrots, green beans, apples, blueberries, noodles, pizza, m&ms)</span></div>
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What is your favorite toy?<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> Her dolls, Elmo, crayons/paper, fake food, rocking horse</span></span></div>
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What is your favorite song? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Shake It Off by T. Swift</span></div>
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What is your favorite book? '<span style="color: #c27ba0;">Kittens' and 'Bunny's Garden'</span></div>
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What is your favorite TV show?<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> Sofia The First (favorite movie is Frozen)</span></div>
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Who is your best friend? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Liam, mom and dad</span></div>
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What makes you happy? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Food/snacks, Marlee the cat, snuggles, her dolls, playing outside, music, shoes</span></div>
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What makes you sad? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Nap time, Liam sometimes, being sick, not getting candy when you want it</span></div>
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What do you like to do indoors? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Play, art projects, watch cartoons, push dolls in strollers, eat snacks, play with Legos</span></div>
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What do you like to do outdoors? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Swing on the swing, sidewalk chalk, kick balls, sand/water table, shovel snow, go to the park</span></div>
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What do you want to be when you grow up? <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Mom thinks you'll be a fantastic mother someday, also maybe a dancer, an artist or a lawyer (because you sure know how to get your way already!) Dad thinks you will do something involving kids.</span></div>
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<b>Chloe absolutely LOVES: </b></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;">Shoes, candy, dancing, babies, baths, and swinging on her swing</span></div>
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Happy second birthday, baby girl! You are the sweetest, smartest and feistiest little girl we ever did know. And we love you, so very much :) Love, mom - dad - Liam</div>
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View Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html">here</a></div>
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View photos from Chloe's 1st birthday party <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/05/somebunny-is-one.html">here</a></div>
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We decorated our Easter eggs first and decided to add this quick project because our kitchen table was already covered in newspaper and the kids were covered in egg dye. "Why not add more messy fun to the mix?" I said.<br />
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All you need is a potato, some paper, paintbrushes and paint (I recommend a non-toxic tempera paint for little kids).<br />
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Just cut a potato in half. A potato of any size or type will do.</div>
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Squeeze some paint onto a paper plate or dish.</div>
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You could also try a tie-dye effect, faces or designs. Or adults could carve their potatoes (see Pinterest for ideas) with a small knife or pumpkin carving tool to create more detailed prints.</div>
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Chloe enjoyed painting the outside of her potato too :)</div>
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Liam's first potato print. Testing it out.</div>
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Making a whole bunch of them.</div>
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And hand-printing a bit.</div>
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They used up all of the paint I gave them.</div>
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And here are the results -</div>
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We let them dry, then cut out our favorite ones to send to family as Easter cards -</div>
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And a photo of the Easter eggs we dyed. We did shimmery ones this year -</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">If anyone else tries this out please share a photo of them in the comments section below.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/03/kid-art-coffee-filter-easter-eggs.html">Coffee Filter Easter Eggs</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2014/04/eggs-and-chicks.html">Fingerprint Easter Chicks</a></div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-18306948562094794442016-03-02T20:15:00.001-08:002016-03-04T11:12:14.015-08:00Liam's 4th Birthday PartyWe celebrated Liam's 4th birthday a couple of weeks ago. We had about 35 family members to our house for an afternoon of food, games, gifts and cake! I feel blessed that so many people showed up to help the little man ring in his 4th year of life. Thank you to everyone that came & surrounded him with love!<br />
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Liam picked his birthday party theme again this year. He chose robots.<br />
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A shiny new bicycle helmet was hiding inside this box...</div>
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A bicycle will arrive sometime this Spring :)</div>
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The morning of his party Liam woke up and wasn't feeling well (fever, puked the night before). Here he is just hanging out, watching TV.</div>
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I set up a little robot-decorating table for the kids. Stickers, pipe cleaners, google eyes and print outs.</div>
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My niece Bella, no joke, decorated like 15+ robots.</div>
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And what's a birthday party without an EPIC BREAKDOWN five minutes before guests arrive?</div>
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(I see this and laugh, yet feel so bad for him at the same time!)</div>
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And then he calmed down and I got a few photos...</div>
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He posed with Chloe....and then another mini-meltdown with Mom...</div>
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I made these little robots as party favors for the kids. Mandarin orange cups for the heads, bubbles or Slinky's for the bodies and an assortment of goodies for the robot parts.</div>
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In the weeks leading up to Liam's Robot Party the four of us made our own homemade robots out of recycled bits, glue, stickers and paint. Here's the robot that I created, complete with spice-container-lid-mouth and yogurt-cup-arms!</div>
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And here are the rest. Liam is SO proud of his robot!</div>
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And let the party begin...</div>
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My nephew & his sweet girlfriend Matt's aunt Luci and the newest family member, Nico</div>
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My niece Bella My sister-in-law Nici and nephew Rylan<br />
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My nephew Hudson Liam's grandma and Nana<br />
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Cousins eating lunch Cousin-in-laws<br />
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Playing a couple of games...</div>
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Chloe attempting to steal the entire bowl of cheese corn...</div>
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Lots of yummy snacks, including Jello robots.</div>
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And lots of gifts for the lucky birthday boy.</div>
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I made this cake. I found a few ideas on Pinterest, but I pretty much winged this myself. Fruit roll ups, Oreos, Reeses' Pieces, Dots, wafer cookies and candy orange slices make for yummy robot parts!</div>
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Liam was not feeling well once it came time to sing happy birthday. But he was a trooper!</div>
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I'm sure everyone at the party was thrilled when he blew those sick germs all over the cake! </div>
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Love = letting your cousin lick the frosting off of your birthday candles too.</div>
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And the morning after the party...</div>
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Donuts (and fruit) for breakfast! My niece Caroline</div>
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Playing Candy land with grandma Chloe and Hudson </div>
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Happy 4th Birthday Liam. We love you more than you will ever know!</div>
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Mom, Dad and Chloe</div>
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Links to previous birthday parties:</div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2013/02/liams-big-day.html">Liam's 1st Birthday</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2014/02/liams-2nd-birthday-party-photo-explosion.html">Liam's 2nd Birthday</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/02/yippee-i-am-three.html?m=1">Liam's 3rd Birthday</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/05/somebunny-is-one.html">Chloe's 1st Birthday</a></div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-59024222865799391732016-02-24T09:43:00.002-08:002016-02-24T09:43:47.344-08:00Liam's 4th Birthday Interview<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Century Gothic, Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Here are Liam's answers, word for word:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your name? "</b>Liam"</span><br style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>How old are you? </b>"Four"</span><br style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your favorite color?</b> "Red"</span><br style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What is your favorite animal? "</b>Giraffe. Can I tell you why? </span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because it's tall, it has a long neck, and it has spots on it."</span><br style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your favorite food? "</b>Apples and bananas and pears. A pear starts with p."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Mom's notes: Pickles, pickle/ham/mayo/cheese sandwiches, crab rangoon, carrot coins, pasta with garlic, ketchup, anything sweet!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Mom's notes: Legos, marble run, magna-tiles, play doh, puzzles)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What is your favorite song? </b>"Maybe Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Mom's notes: Shake It Off, Three Little Birds, Moon Moon Moon)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: 13px;">What is your favorite book? </b>"</span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ummm....Gruffalo, because he says his favorite food is Buffalo Crumble" (as he busts out laughing!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Mom's notes: Mix It Up, Monkey Truck)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><b style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is your favorite TV show? </b><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Ummm....Sesame Street. It's the only one I can say."</span><br />
<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Mom's notes: Ready Jet Go, Wild Kratts, Odd Squad)</span><br />
<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Who is your best friend? </b>"Ooh, I don't know. Maybe Cole."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Mom's notes: Mom, of course!)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What make you happy? </b>"Balloons."</span><br style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What makes you sad? </b>"If I don't drink something."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Mom's notes: Time outs, when you don't get what you want)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What do you like to do indoors? </b>"Play. Make stuff. Make food. Make robots. Play with play doh."</span><br style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What do you like to do outdoors? </b>"Play on my swing set. Make things with Daddy, with nails and wood, in the garage."</span><br style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7a7a7a; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>What do you want to be when you grow up? </b>"I don't know. I have to think. Give me a minute. A mirror!" (as he busts out laughing)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And some prior interviews:</span><br />
<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/02/birthday-interview.html?m=0">Liam's 3rd Birthday Interview</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #7a7a7a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/04/happy-birthday-chloe.html">Chloe's 1st Birthday Interview</a></span><br />
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Only three days until the weekend!</div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-79942606911203189952016-02-04T13:21:00.003-08:002016-02-05T07:08:16.347-08:00Rockin' againBack in November I was perusing our local <a href="http://hfh-wi-lake.huterra.com/content/our-restores-0">Habitat For Humanity ReStore</a> store (one of my favorite places to walk to every week with the kids, when it's <strike>not February</strike> warm out) and came across a super cheap and cute doll rocker. It was white and dirty and had weird stuff painted all over it. Now you'd think I would have taken a photo of it, but I <b>didn't</b>. So you'll have to imagine what it looked like beforehand. Ha!<br />
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Anyways...I saw the potential it had under all that old paint and grime.<br />
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I knew that Chloe's nana and grandpa were planning on getting her a doll for Christmas, as well as a doll stroller from Matt and I :) So I thought it'd be fun if she had a doll rocker to go along with her doll & accessories. And the rocker was only $5, so I couldn't pass it up!<br />
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I <strike>hired Matt</strike> persuaded Matt to clean the rocker up, wood putty it in a few places, prime it and paint it. We used a sample size paint from Menards and had the rest of the materials in our basement stash already.<br />
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The paint color is Pink Limoncello:<br />
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Once Matt had it painted I added my own little touch, Liquid Leaf gold paint to all of the flat edges:<br />
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I'm pretty happy with how it turned out:<br />
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Details:<br />
Solid wood rocker from ReStore: $5<br />
Small sample of pink paint: under $5<br />
Wood putty/primer/gold leaf that we already had: $0<br />
Chloe rocking & singing to her dolls over and over again: <b>Priceless!</b><br />
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Oh...and did I mention that Chloe got FOUR dolls for Christmas?<br />
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Let's just say the rocker has gotten <b>much</b> use already!<br />
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Have a nice weekend...</div>
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Love,</div>
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Erin</div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-25122852171009917042016-01-31T14:49:00.002-08:002016-01-31T14:49:40.352-08:00RoastingYesterday the weather was pleasant enough that we spent the morning outside :)<br />
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We took a long walk along the bluff with the kids in the stroller, then let them run around in the yard and driveway.<br />
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Eventually the kids got cold and wet from splashing in the puddles and throwing snowballs at each other so Matt built an impromptu bonfire in our back yard...<br />
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Which immediately led to roasting ginormous marshmallows...</div>
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Chloe got a taste...</div>
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Liam nibbled on his for a long time...</div>
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And then I roasted my own. I'm patient with my marshmallows.</div>
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And we finished our outdoor adventure with some shoveling (for fun).</div>
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Have a nice week!</div>
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It's hard to believe that we celebrated Christmas almost a month ago already! Time sure flies by when life is busy.</div>
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I haven't blogged much because the month of December was a whole lot of BUSY. But now that things have settled back to normal I'm hoping to be on here a lot more :)</div>
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I don't have any new year resolutions to share right now. But I do have some photos from the month of December. As usual I took way too many photos, so I did my best to put together a quick little recap of our holidays.</div>
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This is the first year we went to a tree farm to cut our own Christmas tree. We attempted going to tree farms in years past but the weather was always cold and windy so we turned around and headed back home. But this year the weather was just right! Crisp but sunny. Liam ran around for a good 1/2 an hour before we found our perfect tree.<br />
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My nephew performed in Sheboygan's holiday parade again this year (it's his last year in the South High band before he heads off to college...tears...) so we waited to see him trombone by.<br />
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Two weeks before Christmas we spent three nights/three days at Great Wolf Lodge and had a really fun time! We stayed at the Lodge once when the kids were younger & not as mobile. So this time around they were able to go on a lot more of the water slides, which made it more enjoyable for Matt and I too!<br />
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Chloe taking a break at the water park A photo in front of the Clock Tower</div>
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Chloe in her little wolf ears Resting in our room</div>
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They also got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Liam loved them. Chloe, not so much.<br />
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We spent Christmas with Matt's family the weekend before 'actual' Christmas Eve/Day. We spent the evening at Matt's aunt and uncle's house, where the kids got to visit with Santa AGAIN (he landed at their neighbors house with reindeer, sleigh and all!) and spent the next day with Matt's immediate family and grandma.<br />
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All bundled up and waiting for Santa to arrive Matt's sister, future cousin-in-law and cousin</div>
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Matt's cousin & Chloe with a new baby doll Liam and Santa</div>
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Breakfast at Nana & Grandpa's house Hanging out with his auntie</div>
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Opening many gifts. Lucky little kids :)<br />
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On Liam's last day of 3K before Christmas break he performed some songs with his little friends. Oh my goodness, it was so cute!<br />
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We spent Christmas Eve & Christmas Day morning at my mom's house. My brothers were their with their families as well.<br />
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Rylan and Liam. Best cousins. Chloe and her cousins</div>
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of her 7 grand kids My mom & my nieces, Isabella and Caroline</div>
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Hottie hubby Looking out the window for signs of Santa</div>
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My brother Nate and his family My mom + grand kids</div>
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In the afternoon on Christmas Day we traveled to Sun Prairie to celebrate Christmas with my mom's side of the family, with her 6 brothers & sisters and all of my cousins. I believe their were 41 people at dinner that night. I love my big, huge family and the crazy Christmas's we share together :)<br />
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My brother Jason and his wife Chatting. Mingling.</div>
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One of the dinner tables My beautiful grandma, mom and aunts</div>
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And the infamous COUSINS PHOTO (my grandma is in there too).<br />
Oh how I love all of my first cousins!!<br />
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We drove home on Christmas Day Eve and awoke at our home to celebrate Christmas with our own little family.<br />
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Chloe and her new (refurbished by mom & dad)</div>
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pink doll cradle Lots of books and dolls for this little girl</div>
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Marble Run. Two thumbs up! A few little gifts for Matt</div>
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Since Christmas we've kept pretty busy.<br />
Playing in the snow.<br />
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Haircuts for everyone. Except for Chloe - lol Trips to the Childrens' Museum</div>
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Chloe tending to her baby dolls...so sweet! A trip to the bowling alley</div>
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And ringing in the New Year with with my favorite guy!<br />
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Happy New Year to you all (a few weeks late)!<br />
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May your year be filled with peace, good health and happy surprises!<br />
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Love,<br />
Erin<br />
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Just hopping on here quick to wish you all a belated Merry Christmas!</div>
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I'm proud to say that Crafty Club has been going strong for over two years now! I had the duty of hosting this month's club. This was the 4th time I've hosted.</div>
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I must admit, I wasn't super excited or happy about the craft that I picked out this month, but I think the drinks and snacks and great conversation between us ladies made up for the just-okay craft :)</div>
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Since the month of December is rapidly approaching, I thought it'd be nice to do a craft that could help us ladies be a teensy bit 'ahead of the game' with something in preparation for Christmas. It was too early to make cutout cookies or gingerbread houses, but it wasn't too early to decorate some crafty little gift bags. </div>
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We decorated three plain brown paper bags each. Ones that you can just throw a gift into quickly, for a teacher or neighbor or friend. And the tag and tissue paper are ready to go too.</div>
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I also made apple nachos -- recipe adapted from <a href="http://lilluna.com/caramel-apple-nachos/">here</a></div>
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<i>Step 1 - slice up 2-3 apples and display them on a tray</i></div>
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<i>Step 3 - drizzle with melted white chocolate candy coating</i></div>
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<i>Step 5 - sprinkle with mini milk chocolate chips</i></div>
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I set up three bag-decorating stations</div>
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used daubers to apply gold paint dots on these...</div>
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And the next morning Liam <b>loved</b> decorating some bags of his own :)</div>
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When I was younger, like as in grade school, I occasionally went to one with my mom or grandma. We usually looked at clothes and knick knacks. </div>
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In high school my artsy friend Connie and I started taking evening 'trips' to thrift stores in different towns (whoa) in search of retro shirts & dresses. We went through a phase where we thought wearing old patterned polyester men's shirts in art class was super cool!</div>
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Then when Matt and I lived in Florida we started going to every thrift store we could find (no kids! tons of free time!) in search of awesome vinyl records and mid century/vintage type furniture. It was a fun pastime for us. We'd go to the beach, stop at a beach bar for a drink, check out a thrift store, and head home to peace and quiet. So rough it was!</div>
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When we moved back to Wisconsin I'd say the thrift store trips got put on hold a bit. We worked on our home, had two kids and now we're pretty darn busy. But lately I've been sneaking out to some thrift stores with Chloe, while Liam is at 3K, in search of some long lost treasures.</div>
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I truly believe that one person's 'trash' can become another person's 'treasure.'</div>
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I thought I'd share with you the few & very inexpensive 'treasures' that Chloe and I found earlier this week at our local <a href="http://stvincentdepaulsheboygan.com/">St. Vincent de Paul</a> store.</div>
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So I saw this little minty deer and fell instantly in love! He had a broken neck at some point (poor little guy) but he's mended and I just love his vintage vibe. He will look great somewhere in my kitchen.</div>
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And he's multi purpose! He can be used as a little planter. He was .99 cents. </div>
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A cute new hat for Chloe. Only .50 cents. And <i style="font-weight: bold;">guess what? </i>We already lost the hat while out for a stroller walk today! So it goes to show you that it's worth getting a cheap brand new hat at a thrift store for your kid, because more than likely they'll lose it the next day anyways :)</div>
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I'm trying to think ahead this year a bit in terms of shopping for the kiddos for Christmas. The store had an <i>entire book shelf </i>dedicated to kids' holiday books. So I found a few that were basically brand new and they'll probably be getting them from <strike>us</strike> St. Nicholas. This one was .79 cents (instead of $9.99 brand new).</div>
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This one was .39 cents. Chloe will love it.</div>
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This one was .99 cents (instead of $13.99). Liam will love it.</div>
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And these were a total of $1.47. These kept Chloe busy in the shopping cart while at the store.</div>
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Our trip to the pumpkin farm ~</div>
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Our little pumpkins...</div>
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So serious...</div>
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Oh my how she loved the little goats...</div>
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Liam almost got licked in the face...</div>
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He picked out his very own pumpkin...</div>
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Chloe did too...</div>
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Liam and I searching for a big one...</div>
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And the must-have cut-out photo!</div>
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Photos of the <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2014/10/on-golden-pond.html">Pumpkin Farm 2014</a></div>
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Photos of <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2014/11/happy-belated-boo.html">pumpkin carving and Halloween 2014</a></div>
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Photos of <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2013/10/pa-in.html">pumpkin painting 2013</a></div>
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Photos of the <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2012/11/the-calm-before-chaos.html">Pumpkin Farm 2012</a></div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-63203901956810220022015-10-23T18:36:00.001-07:002015-10-26T06:51:23.094-07:00Things I'm Diggin' Part 2I shared a post a few months ago with some of my <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/03/things-im-diggin.html">favorite things</a>. I got feedback from friends and family that they liked seeing what products other people like, so I thought I'd share another one.<br />
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Here are a few totally random products I'm diggin' lately:<br />
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I bought one for our master bathroom. Then I bought one for our kitchen. And I'm pretty sure I'll be getting one for our guest bathroom sometime soon. Cute and easy to use. Win-win.</div>
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We've tried numerous floor cleaners on our kitchen's hardwood floors, and this is the only one I've found that smells good (like citrus instead of yucky cleaner), cleans really well AND <u>does not leave a residue on the darn floor</u>! It's also non-toxic and plant based, so that makes me love it even more.</div>
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<a href="http://www.kindsnacks.com/store/types/healthy-grains-clusters/maple-walnut-clusters-with-chia-quinoa.html">KIND Maple Quinoa Granola Clusters with Chia Seeds</a></div>
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Wool Dryer Balls, found on Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/169046749/eco-friendly-100-natural-wool-felted?utm_source=OpenGraph&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share">here</a></div>
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I pretty much despise dryer sheets (I don't like the smell, the chemicals). I haven't used them in years. So these natural dryer balls, which are hand-felted and have no dyes or chemicals added, work AWESOME to help keep our laundry fluffy. The only downfall is that they sometimes get lost amongst the bedsheets. But I'll take lost balls over dryer-sheet-smelly shirts any day :)</div>
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<a href="http://www.international.boots.com/en/Botanics/">Boots Botanics Micellar 3 In 1 Cleansing Solution</a>, bought at Target<br />
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I trio this with my <a href="http://www.international.boots.com/en/Botanics-Organic-Facial-Oil-25ml_1505257/">Botanics 100% Organic Facial Oil</a> and <a href="http://www.international.boots.com/en/Botanics-All-Bright-Cleansing-Foam-Wash-150ml_1261977/">Botanics Cleansing Foam Wash</a>. When I want to 'freshen' my face during the day I'll apply it to my face quick and let it air dry. Then at night <strike>when I'm lazy</strike> I use it to remove eye/face makeup, let it air dry and then finish with the facial oil. I love that it's easy, smells good & is fine for my sensitive skin.<br />
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<a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/braun-no-touch-%2b-forehead-thermometer/ID=prod6243224-product?ext=gooHealth_Care_-_Braun_Exact_VB_-_Braun_No_Touch_braun_no_touch_thermometer&sst=e6bd2790-e78d-4bd1-a293-46b4dc077869"><span id="goog_976663683"></span>Braun Thermoscan <b>Forehead</b> Thermometer</a><br />
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We bought a different thermometer - the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Braun-Thermometer-IRT4520USSM-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B001FWXKMM">Braun Thermoscan <b>Ear </b>Thermometer</a> - after Liam was born and it has worked great. But Chloe does NOT let us get near her ears to stick it in, so we just invested in the forehead one (at $50) and it's been great so far! It's easy to use, accurate and it keeps Chloe happy(ish).</div>
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And last but not least...the sweet treat that keeps me <strike>sane</strike> going during the month of October...<br />
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<a href="http://businessgifts.russellstover.com/jump.jsp?itemID=774&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C4%2C113&iProductID=774">Russell Stover Caramel & Marshmallow Pumpkins</a><br />
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Also shaped like eggs during Easter and shaped liked Santa during Christmas :) :) :) I pretty much can't sum up anything better than a) milk chocolate b) caramel and c) marshmallow all in one little nugget. I can't leave Walgreen's without handful of these babies. Who else is obsessed with these?<br />
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For more things I like, check out <a href="http://www.lifeaswegoit.com/2015/03/things-im-diggin.html">Things I'm Diggin' Part 1</a></div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786853265341563694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433598171281098351.post-14459238227534798162015-10-08T12:29:00.001-07:002015-10-08T12:39:07.949-07:00My dad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is an anniversary. Not a happy anniversary. A sad one, actually. It has been twelve years since my dad passed away. Twelve years since I held my dad's hand as he took his final breathe on Earth. How TWELVE years have gone by already is just beyond my comprehension!<br />
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Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him and wish he could meet my husband and kids. I miss his laugh, his kindness and his bear hugs.<br />
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His death still causes pain in my heart. I still don't 'understand' why he was taken away from this Earth at such a young age, away from his family and friends that loved him SO much. But 'time' itself has helped heal my soul. I know that he is in heaven. He was meant for heaven! And when I die I know he'll be waiting there for me with a huge smile :)<br />
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I remember the great times we had. The support he gave. The hard work he did. The kindness he bestowed upon every person he came in contact with.<br />
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And now a few photos to share! Some pretty amazing 70s, 80s and 90s ones! I can't look at these and not smile :) Photos are such a wonderful thing to have...which is why I take so many NOW.<br />
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I snapped these with my iPhone straight from my mom's photos albums (the kind of albums with the clear film that holds the photos onto the page) and from some photo collages my mom still has from his funeral (which are behind glass) -- so please excuse the glare & grainy quality of some of these.<br />
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My dad's Senior photo.</div>
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Is it just me, or did people look WAY older than their age back then?</div>
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Check out those pork chops lol! (aka sideburns)</div>
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My mom and dad on their wedding day in 1973.</div>
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They were high school sweet hearts.</div>
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They were even homecoming King & Queen :)</div>
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"Up north," sometime in the 70s.</div>
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My dad LOVED to dance. </div>
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My dad, holding me right after I was born. </div>
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I guess they made the dads wear gowns in the hospital back then too??</div>
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Three kids. I wonder why he looks so tired?</div>
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Nate - this photo reminds me of you!</div>
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A good 'ol family trip to Wisconsin Dells. In the 80s....</div>
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Jason, are you even wearing shorts?</div>
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My dad and I up at our cabin. Mid 90's.</div>
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Okay...so I just saw this photo yesterday at my mom's house and my immediate thought was "holy cow, that totally looks like my dad is holding Chloe!" But it's really my sweet niece Caroline when she was around 1-year old. Check out the comparison of Caroline/Chloe:</div>
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I could add so many more photos! But I have to stop somewhere. So I'll add some more next year :)</div>
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I miss you dad!</div>
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Love,</div>
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Some friends of ours recently welcomed their third beautiful child into the world (yay cheese!). I'm well aware that the first few months post-baby are awesome-amazing-crazy-chaotic-tiring all rolled into one. A new baby takes up so much of your time. And if you have another kid or two or three in the house already, add a newborn to the mix and the other kid(s) miraculously NEED your attention every second of the day too :) Am I right?</div>
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So what is a friend to do in this situation? Maybe do something nice for the mom, dad and preexisting kids that EVERYone can enjoy? Something fun and yummy that gives everyone a bit of a break from the normal day-to-day craziness (meals, diapers, naps, etc). </div>
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I took to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/artsyerin/">Pinterest</a> to look for some ideas and came across a little 'care package' basket that was ice cream themed. Basically, you fill a basket with ice creams toppings so the family can set themselves up a little 'ice cream bar' at their home when they find the right time!</div>
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So that's what I did. Because I'm pretty sure all kids and adults love ice cream, right? And marshmallows and sprinkles and cherries?</div>
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Here's the quick little box I put together for our friends. I had Matt drop it off on their front doorstep this weekend.</div>
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I found this box in our basement. A decorative basket would have looked much nicer but a) the box was free and 2) they don't have to return it to us, which is important!</div>
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Hopefully the kids are over their ice-cream-sundae-induced sugar high by now..... he he he :)</div>
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Summer was busy. So busy that I neglected this blog for a couple of months! But I'm okay with that. I tried to sit down and write on here SO many times, but I just didn't feel like it. But now that Liam is in 3K (eek!) and it's starting to feel a bit like Fall (ick!) I'm going to find more time to sit down and do this. I love blogging, it's just that taking the kids to the park, and walking down to the beach, and grilling fresh corn, and running through the sprinkler trumped everything else :)</div>
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So here's a real quick recap of some of the things we did this summer. I'd love to share it ALL, but that would take me too long. So here's what I have for you:</div>
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We kept busy with art & activities (a.k.a. time for me to get some laundry done).</div>
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I can give my kids a bowl full of beans & noodles & a scoop and it keeps them busy for an hour.</div>
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We took our first trip to <a href="http://greenbaywi.gov/baybeach/">Bay Beach</a> as a family.</div>
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And you better believe it, Matt and I took turns riding on the <a href="http://greenbaywi.gov/baybeach/rides/">Zippin Pippin</a>.</div>
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A bike ride & dinner with friends.</div>
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We borrowed our neighbors' tandem bike and it was awesome!</div>
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We did lots & lots of walking to many places. </div>
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Exploring neighborhoods, the waterfront, the farmers' market, piers, downtown, etc.</div>
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We met neighbors and friends at the beach for bonfires.</div>
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And hung out at our favorite beaches as a family.</div>
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We visited one of our favorites, <a href="http://www.bookwormgardens.org/">Bookworm Gardens</a>, a few times.</div>
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Matt and I attended my <a href="http://www.stmaryparishwb.org/school.cfm">St. Mary's School</a> Class of 1995 (8th Grade) class reunion.</div>
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It was so, so nice to see everyone and catch up.</div>
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And spent LOTS of time on our back deck & in the yard.</div>
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Our <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/sand-water-tables/step2-sand-water-activity-center-787802-3004163">sand/water table</a> got an insane amount of use this summer from both kids.</div>
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Play dates every Tuesday.</div>
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Outdoor concerts and food carts (dinner) at the <a href="http://www.jmkac.org/">JMKAC</a> and <a href="http://concerts.levittamp.org/sheboygan">downtown green space</a>.</div>
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And more music and food...</div>
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Evenings out with my girlfriends.</div>
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I helped plan my future sister-in-law's bridal shower.</div>
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And went to the <a href="http://www.pga.com/home/">PGA</a> with my mom.</div>
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These two grew up so much this summer:</div>
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THIS sweetie is full-on walking & running everywhere, eating every food imaginable, screaming/mumbling/pointing, giggling, loving on her brother and just blooming with personality, love and smarts. Chloe, you are simply my favorite little girl ever.</div>
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And THIS handsome little man has started going to 3K twice a week, for two hours. Happy and energetic one minute, cranky and moody the next minute. A total 3 1/2 year old! Smart and funny and artistic. He amazes me every day. Liam, I love you 'more than pancakes & syrup.'</div>
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Matt, I have not forgotten about you! You are still my favorite man in the world. Thank you for working so hard so we could do all of this fun stuff this summer :)</div>
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We travelled to our cabin at the beginning of July and had a fabulous time! We spent a week up there and I think we could have stayed a few more days, had we planned for it. Matt and I and the kids went up (by "up" I mean to northern Wisconsin) the Sunday prior to the weekend of 4th of July. We had a couple of nights as a family. Then my mom arrived on Tuesday. My brother, niece and her friend, and nephew and his girlfriend, and my other brother & his family of 5 arrived on Thursday. My aunt, two cousins and a boyfriend arrived on Friday. And other relatives, lake friends and neighbors stopped by throughout the holiday as well. </div>
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Enjoying the lake:</div>
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- swimming</div>
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- Liam on a boat ride with Matt</div>
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Liam 4-wheeling with my mom</div>
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My nephew and his girlfriend.</div>
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The kids having fun:</div>
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- decorating windows with clings</div>
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Liam and his cousin Rylan became quite the pals:</div>
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Every 4th of July weekend we participate in Richter Lake's Annual Pontoon Boat Parade. Everyone <strike>gets drunk</strike> decorates their pontoon boats and <strike>gets drunk</strike> meets afterwards at a cabin. This year's theme was 60s Flashback. My mom made this sign to stick on our pontoon boat:</div>
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The pontoon boat parade:</div>
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- the award that WE WON! (each year the winner adds a knick knack to the award)</div>
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The weather was PER-FECT! Sunny and hot during the day, but cool enough at night that it was pleasant to sit by the campfire.</div>
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My mom enjoying some of her grand kids.</div>
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And a photo of the group that was at the cabin!</div>
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Happy belated 4th of July to you all :)</div>
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