Life as we go it

A couple of date nights with Matt...

Liam being a little artist...

This delicious (and dangerous) beer I discovered...

It's been a while since I've really enjoyed a beer - and this one did it for me!

The first snowfall of 2014...

A little snack tray I put together to eat during the Packers game...

Chloe finally loving solid foods! Red mess = pomegranate, beet & pear puree

Liam helping Matt make a pan of lasagna...

He's been SO interested in cooking & baking lately.

He gets mad if we don't let him stand on his stool and watch what we're doing.

Snuggles on the couch with my little peanut...

Liam listening to one my my favorite childhood albums!

Did anyone else grow up listening to this one?

"Where Do The Bubbles Go"

"I Like Peanuts"

And a plant that Liam insisted he "give mama" when he saw it at the 

grocery store. He's quite the little ladies' man already.

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This past weekend was filled with many things.

On Friday night we did a little yard work, had some friends over for pizza and drinks, and then just Matt and I watched a movie once Liam was in bed. The movie we watched was The Host and I actually thought it was pretty good. Has anyone else seen this movie? What did you think of it?

On Saturday we attended the John Michael Kohler Arts Center Midsummer Festival of the Arts. And we purchased a painting from an amazing artist from Milwaukee. It's already hanging above our fireplace and we're in love with it. Matt and I bought it for each other for our anniversary :) Then we went to our friend's daughter's birthday party in the afternoon. Liam had fun bouncing around with the kids. Later in the evening Matt and I went to Stefano's for dinner to celebrate our 6-year wedding anniversary. 

On Sunday we went to Kohler-Andrae State Park for a hike in the dunes and a walk on the beach with Liam. Phew! What a busy weekend.

And on Tuesday and Wednesday Liam and I took a little road trip to my mom's house and Matt's parents' house. Liam had a blast playing with his cousin Rylan at my mom's house :) 

Here are a few photos of all of the above:

The painting we got for our anniversary :) It's a grouping of birch trees by artist Vicki Strobel.

Liam and his friend Cole at Bailey's birthday party.

The champagne we had at Stefano's (thanks mom!).

At Kohler-Andrae State Park.

Walking in the dunes.

Liam and his favorite past time -- playing in his sand/water table.

Liam and Rylan playing in a tent at my mom's house.

Liam's cousin, Rylan.

My cutie.

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DAILY SMILES

Things that made me smile last week:

7.15.13

Liam splashed around in the pool in our yard

7.16.13

We took a family walk along the bluff

7.17.13

I found two old photographs online of our home! Something I've been looking for for a long time.

7.18.13

We had an impromptu dinner outside with our neighbors (fresh caught salmon & local veggies)

7.19.13

We trimmed some bushes on the side of our house

7.20.13

Liam played with friends at a birthday party and loved it

7.21.13

Matt and I celebrated our 6-year wedding anniversary :)