Life as we go it

I haven't done one of these posts in a while. 

They're my favorite because it's just random photos of everyday life.

Things that have made me smile lately...


This tiny Lego chair Liam made me.

Sharing hot cocoa (with extra marshmallows) on a cool, Spring day.

Liam in a box with markers = I got some laundry done.

These little legs. Plus velcro tennis shoes. Oh. My. Sweetness!

These two chalkin' it up on the driveway together.

A surprise message in the sand while out for a walk.

A completed piece of art I did for a fundraiser. To see my fork and read more

about June-A-Palooza click here.

Liam and Rylan taste-testing slices of lime. Ha ha!

My little peanut enjoying being at the cabin. She's already an 'outdoorsy' kinda gal.

At the cabin over Memorial Day Weekend - 

Liam, Bella and Rylan all getting along together. Amen!

My sweet niece Caroline turned 15. 

Gnomeo #2 watching over our front flower gardens.

And some new artwork by Liam framed in our kitchen.

Liam able to slide on the 'big kid' slides this year...

A mean egg, cheese & ham sandwich that I made for my man...

Flowers that Matt brought home for me...

The Father's Day gifts that Liam (and Chloe) made for Matt...

Liam helping Matt open his gifts...

A cool gift that Chloe received...

And some SWEET old wooden cars that I found at our local ReStore for only $1 a piece.

These will look great on a shelf in Liam's travel-themed bedroom.

Have a happy week :)

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 :)

Matt and I look at each other sometimes and just smile. We say to each other "I can't believe we MADE this cool little human being." It just amazes us that we've been caring for him for sixteen months already!

We've been very busy with our little man lately. I'll let the photos do the talking:

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DAILY SMILES

Things that made me smile this past week:

6.24.13

Liam said the word "cheese" (a true Wisconsin boy he is)

6.25.13

Matt and I crawled into bed and caught up reading books & magazines

6.26.13

My niece Caroline won her softball game!

6.27.13

Liam ate fresh strawberries & snap peas from the farmers market and he loved them

6.28.13

We rode around on my mom's new four-wheeler in her yard

6.29.13

I planted a few more things in our garden

6.30.13

Matt and I enjoyed some time outside together while Liam napped