Harlow Turns One

I had fun helping my sis-n-law put on this pretty party for her sweet little girl's 1st birthday! I think I'll call it a "Rustic Garden Tea Party."  I loved getting to decorate with flowers, lace, and pink everything! Harlow was in heaven from all the attention on her big day. She is a very loved little princess!

The gorgeous fresh floral backdrop credit goes to my mom!

My other sis-n-law, Amanda, makes the most amazing treats!
Heavenly cake pops!

The flower, fairy princess!

Brooke and the birthday girl!

All the girls who contributed in someway to the birthday party!

Wolf Creek Vaca!!

We spent a few days this past weekend with my family in Wolf Creek.  Boating, swimming, golfing, good eats, a balloon festival and fabulous company were all to be had.  I took about a bajillion pictures so here is an overload!!

Boating/Beaching

Lounging

My Mom's caramel popcorn is my fav!

Eden Balloon Festival

Buncha handsome fellas.

Cohen's chocolate smile is so great. lol

Thanks Mom & Dad for such a fun weekend!!

You've Got Mail!

I think a lot of parents would agree that it's hard to give each of your kids as much individual attention as you would like to.  It's something that has become even harder for me with the addition of baby #3.  Since the 2 younger boys require so much attention, Hayes kind of has to be Mr. Independent a lot of the time.  I had been trying for awhile to think of something that could be just mine and his "thing," and then I came up with these little mailboxes! I thought it'd be fun if we could leave "mail" back and forth for each other.  One mailbox is in Hayes's room and one sits on my nightstand. Drawings and dandelions frequent my mailbox most often, while I like to leave Hayes little notes and special "surprises."  He loves it, and it has been a fun way for me to make him feel special even though my hands are often full with his little brothers!

Hayes's was made out of an old Christmas decor mailbox that I thrifted and took some spray paint to. Mine is just a paper mache one from Hobby Lobby! 2 bucks! If your kids are like Hayes, they love to play make believe; this would be fun to have in each of their rooms so they can deliver each other mail any time!

DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE!

This past week I thought it would be fun to make a little video of one of our favorite things to do together!  We have made it a regular occurrence to grab take-out and head off to picnic at Highland Glen Park.  Ever since I discovered this cute place last summer, it's one of our favorite places to take the boys.  They love to run around and play, (over) feed the ducks, and this past week we decided to bring our fishing poles. It's nice to get out of the house and have some simple, fresh air fun.  I love hanging out with my little family and watching this video back makes me feel beyond blessed to have them!

Over all, I'm down with overalls.

Overalls Target // Shoes Nordstrom

I'm just going to admit something upfront.  My husband is like 100 times more fashionable than I am... embarrassing, but he just has an eye for it. You should see his closet. It's impressive. Haha. Plus, he is like over the top handsome, so I kind of just lucked out there.  My style is more like casual, meets comfort, meets I won't have to cry if my boys wipe their snot nose or dirty hands all over me.  Soooooo.... sweats.. Every once in awhile I do dress like a normal, well-adjusted person and I guess that's what I'll post on here!

Let's talk about these overalls.  I swear I am not that late jumping on this bandwagon.  (I also swear not ALL of my clothes are from Target.) In fact, last Fall I bought the cutest pair of overalls.  I got home and threw them on for a family outing thinking I looked super cute... then my husband looked at me like a weirdo and kindly told me they were just not "very flattering."  Don't ask, if you don't want the truth right?!  Well, I took them back and gave up on that idea, until recently when I saw this pair of black overalls on one of my bi-weekly Target trips.  It was love at first sight guys, and I decided to get them even if the hubs thinks I'm a little ridiculous.  I seriously love them! Let me just say that sometimes having 3 little kids make me feel like I'm 40 years old, so popping on these babies that make me feel like I'm 6 is the perfect balancing act. Just another reason you need to make a Target run today.  You're welcome.

Jumping in Puddles

I had an "Aha" moment of sorts last week.  It came after a typical morning of oatmeal being thrown, milk being spilt, diapers still waiting to be thrown out, and toys already littering the floor.  All of which I had stayed up late the night before to tidy and clean. For a moment I looked around completely flustered and defeated.  But, then I thought, "who cares?" It is literally impossible for me to keep my house clean all the time with 3 little boys. So, why did I let it stress me out so much?  At the end of the week I'm not going to remember which days I kept my house clean, or which days I didn't.  I'm going to remember the little giggles I heard coming out of the pantry while playing hide-n-seek.  I'm going to remember when Cohen climbed on my lap to give me a huge chocolate covered, slobbery kiss just because. I'm going to remember Hayes's amazing ninja moves that he showed me 500 times. And I'm definitely going to remember the day we got completely soaked jumping in puddles. 

Shirt Target // Leggings Target // Rain Boots Nordstrom

The Start of Something New!

So far I have used this blog as a sort of journal to document my family and our adventures together.  It has been so fun for me, especially looking back at how much we've grown in the last few years. Today I'm excited to announce that along with documenting our little fam, I'm going to start using it as my creative outlet for, well, everything!  I'm hoping to throw out favorites, fashion, all things kids, parties, videos, or whatever I'm feeling inspired by at the time.  I don't know what it is with my wiring, but I always have a million ideas running through my head for the next family activity, project, party, outing etc. that I feel the need to plan.  Ask my mom... she usually gets to hear all about them. She is so patient. Haha. Well, I'm going to idea vomit all over the blog!  I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but have felt intimidated by the other bajillion blogs out there.  I've decided to toss insecurities to the wind and just do me!  Hopefully, I can inspire others to be creative, enjoy the journey of raising littles, do what makes you happy AND that you'll add me to your list of favs! 

Here's to the start of something new!!

(Anyone else start singing a little High School Musical when you read that?)

And because a post isn't nearly as exciting without pictures, here are a couple that just make my heart happy!

Food trucks  have become a summer favorite!
You can't tell, but Cohen was boogie'n to some music at the park.

Long boarding with Dad.
He wants to do it over and over and over again!