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sink baths and celebrations

Has anyone noticed how random my blog is? That’s why it’s so hard for me to title my entries. A multitude of events, all jammed in one post. This blog is very much a reflection of my brain. Random and thinking of multiple things at the same time. And hopefully it’s evident that it’s full of love for my family and friends.

this picture just makes my heart melt.

Don’s birthday was on Friday. He officially entered his last year in his 20’s! I made his favorite meal for his birthday dinner (it’s definitely one of my favorites right now, too!)

If you’re looking for an amazing meal, try this amazing potato soup recipe. And to kick it up a notch, try serving it in a pretzel bread bowl. Amazing! For real.

Evangeline hates baths. So bath time with her is never something I look forward to. The other day, I decided to plop her in the sink to scrub her down. I don’t know why I had never given a sink bath before. It was absolutely adorable and so much easier than the bathtub!

I mean, how cute are these?

Saturday night was a special night to celebrate this ‘Loving’ couple and their 30 years of marriage. They are a wonderful example of what a godly marriage should look like, through the ups and the downs. They also happen to be the best landlords ever 😉

The lighting was so low, romantic, and lovely. but I was forced to use a flash, which I have no clue how to use.

this photo idea was a collaboration with Liam and also my favorite picture of the night

we danced the night away. I’m paying for it today

Happy anniversary Billy and Cyndi! Here’s to another 30 🙂

April 28, 2014

Blog, Family, friends, holidays, kids, spring

spring has sprung

This past weekend, Maggi and I set out on an adventure to take some pictures. She had just gotten back from her trip to Texas and I had yet to reunite with her. I’ll spare the details of the two times I managed to get us lost (the one time I trusted Siri instead of a good old fashioned map!) By the time we even made it to our destination, we realized that not only were the gates closed (Bellefontaine Cemetery) but we couldn’t even see any flowers at “Missouri’s other Botanical Gardens.” Maggi’s quick thinking took us to Art Hill and the beautiful orange and purple tulips…and about 2 billion gnats.

Getting lost did have its perks. It took us to the Gen 3 Quiktrip and their delicious, fresh pretzels.

So the evening didn’t go as planned. But it’s always a good time with Maggi.

The next day was Easter. For many years, it’s been a tradition to spend Easter at the Lees’ house with the Tuckahoe gang. The weather this year was perfect!

Before lunch, I grabbed the kids and took some pictures. They were not in the mood. This crooked picture is the best I got. It looks like a band picture, but I suppose it’s very fitting.