North Pole Breakfast 2025

Last Friday we had our annual North Pole Breakfast and this year's theme was Christmas in NYC.  We talked a lot this summer about trying to go to New York this Christmas season but when we sat down to plan it out our schedules left zero margin - we tabled the discussion so it was super fun to get to plan a little nod to that.

Thanksgiving 2025

I still can't believe it's December, y'all! CRAZY how fast time is flying!  We had so much fun on Thanksgiving - I thought I'd share a quick recap before we dive into Christmas content ;) 

We started our day bright and early at a local Turkey Trot - we tried this out last year and everyone loved it and so we did it again and it was just as much fun.

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, friends! Erika and I are so excited that lots of y'all are linking up with us every week.  Make sure that you're grabbing our graphic, linking back to us and sharing your own Friday Favorites post ;)

Short and sweet today because it's 11:41 on Thursday night and I just hit my wall ;) Should I have prepped this ahead of time? YES. Did I? NO! ;)

This picture of Jack Bauer absolutely passed out next to his bed sums up my current mood - hahaha

What's Up Wednesday

    Today I'm linking up with  Shay and  Sheaffer to talk a little bit about what's been going on around here! I missed out on this last week when I was in DDC with Luke, but wanted to share anyway ;)

Sausage squares! 

Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is a few days away!  Today I'm sharing a few previous posts to give you some inspiration for crafting in case you're going to be entertaining kids at your house.  

 Click  HERE to read about these Thankful Pies that were so simple to make and a fun exercise in naming things we're grateful for.

Weekend Happies

Happy Monday, friends! This weekend was a good one so I thought I'd give a quick recap. Friday was extra happy becuase it was a short day and I wore my Thankgiving pies sweatshirt even though it was way too hot. hahahaha

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, friends! Erika and I are so excited that lots of y'all are linking up with us every week.  Make sure that you're grabbing our graphic, linking back to us and sharing your own Friday Favorites post ;)

Short and sweet today because this week has been BUSY and tonight it no exception.  I really love leaving school tomorrow with EVERYTHING prepped and ready for the three weeks in between Thanksgiving break and Christmas which means I've been working overtime to get it all done ;) 

You know who hasn't bee working overtime? This little guy in his FAVORITE spot... a blanket leg hammock ;) hahaha

Apple Crisp

 With Thanksgiving a week away it's for sure time for apple crisp.  This is easier than making an apple pie and, dare I say, tastier.  I love a scoop of it warmed up in a mug in the morning or after dinner outside on the patio.  The crisp on top is the best and a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes it to the next level ;) I prefer this over apple pie and love making it on Thanksgiving and then eating the leftovers in the mornings during break.

Teen Boy Gift Guide

This Patagonia lined flannel is probably one of Luke's most-worn items of all time.  He has it in a white/cream color with a gray plaid and he's worn it for multiple years in a row. It's warm enough to wear over a hoodie as a coat but light enough that he can also wear it unbottoned over a graphic tee.  It's extremely well-made and versatile and, while it's an investment, is something that I think he'll have in his closet forever. 

Teen/Tween Girl Gift Guide

There are a limited number of things tthat I feel like I can speak confidently about - and teen/tween girl shopping is on my short list ;) Credit it to YEARS of spending my 9-5 with girls this age coupled with living with one and, dare I say, I would consider myself an expert on this topic!

Rather than break things down into "under $20" or "stocking stuffer" or whatever.... I'm going to put everything in one giant post.

First up - midliner markers.  TRUST.  They're using them for everything at school and they last for a LONG time.  They're taking notes with them, writing notes with them, and doing everything in between.

Weekend Happies: Alice At Wonderland Edition

 WHEW! What a weekend! This weekend was pretty packed but it was all fun stuff so I thought I'd share!

Griffin joined theater this year and her first play was this weekend!  She was "Frog Newsie" and various other roles in Alice at Wonderland - a modern (and super fun!) adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.  Theater has been such an amazing experience for her and she has loved every single part of it.  

Friday Favorites

 Happy Friday, friends! Erika and I are so excited that lots of y'all are linking up with us every week.  Make sure that you're grabbing our graphic, linking back to us and sharing your own Friday Favorites post ;)

Golf season is around the corner and these two are back in lessons and LOVING IT!