Spring

 Nate and I took a trip to Indianapolis/Chicago to visit friends and took a whopping two pictures... but it was fun and good to get away for a bit.  Reese is still busy with soccer and enjoying her team very much.  We had an Easter egg hunt and gathering with our neighbors, and of course more pictures of Avery and her adventures in 2nd grade!

Great dinner in Chicago and tried octopus and went to a Pacer and Blazers game while we were in Indy

Cousin time at their new house in Vancouver over Spring Break

Reptile man visited the girls' school and they loved it!

Decorating Eggs for Easter

Soccer! So fun to watch the growth of this team!

More adventures in 2nd grade

I was able to be a chaperone for Avery's field trip to the art museum!

Reese Turns 10

 Crazy to think that Reese is 10 and is definitely coming into her own.  She is smart, determined, strong willed and passionate about things and people that she loves.  She had her first slumber party for her birthday with a group of girls, in the end she said it was a little much and not sure she will do that again =).  She loves being around people, but prefers small groups and still enjoys her alone and down time.

Her party consisted of painting nails, twister, lots of laughs and junk food, movies and games.

zonked out for a couple hours when everyone left.

Requested lasagna for her birthday dinner

Start of 2022

 Well I have definitely been slacking, but determined to keep up with this tradition for as long as I am able.  This year started out with a few snow storms, the Bengals going to the super bowl and lots of pictures from Avery's teacher on all of the second grade traditions and activities.

Girls sleepover with a couple of Reese's friends

Fun activities for Avery at school

100th day of school!

Super Bowl! With Reese being sick, it was just the 4 of use celebrating! Hoped for a different outcome!

My workout partner some days =)

More fun school activities

The girls got a little update to their rooms with new beds and bedding and updated decor for their bathroom

Reese's Room

Avery's Room

2021 House Projects

 House projects happening over the course of 2021.  House projects always needs to bring so much patience (which I struggle with), but loving the outcome.  

New retaining wall for the pond, master bathroom, new slider in the living room, and 5 trees taken down to help with our view.  Next up, hopefully new windows for the entire house and the finishing of the entry way.