This Unfamiliar Road

I picked the first 5 verbs from Random Verb Generator to let you all know what I'm currently up to!

Currently...

Cracking... Open a new book- Francine Rivers Mark of the Lion series. Unfortunately, it's reading like a history book so far but I have faith in Francine! Has anyone else read this series?


Gathering... Ideas for the 50th wedding anniversary soiree I'm helping to plan. Beach trip + family + party...Could it get any better?


Soaking... In the days of summer. In years past, I had 100 excuses every day why we couldn't go to the pool, or have a play date (the house was a mess, I had to work, it was too hot...etc) but this year, all bets are off! The house will remain a mess, the laundry unfolded, and dinners will be quick and easy but we are going to enjoy our summer!


Looking... For the perfect piece for the wall in our office. We have been working SO hard on this office and now we are on to the final touches. I hope I find it soon because I don't want another almost complete room!

Learning... How to juggle the many responsibilities I've recently taken on. We've had lots of family changes that I think will ultimately be so good for our family. But it's certainly taken some getting used to!


What are currently doing?!

One of our favorite family movies is "Inside Out" so what better theme to celebrate our big girl turning 4?!
If you haven't seen this movie yet, you need to go watch it, especially if you have a 3 year old...great tool to discuss feelings :)

Anyway, we had a fabulous time making memories with friends in our usual fashion- pools, sprinklers, water balloons, and cake!



When planning the decorations, I kept the feelings in mind- Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. I loved how colorful things turned out!

Junebug is another year older. It's hard to believe 4 whole years have passed since this little lady made us parents. I can't even remember life before she was here (nor do I want to!).

Peyton has brought us so much joy, entertainment, love...and yes anxiety :) I will say it a million times-being a parent is the hardest yet most rewarding job in the world!


For her birthday this year, Peyton decided she wanted to do the same things she did when she turned 3. Yes, her memory is that good. So, off to Dunkin Donuts and the mall we went to celebrate our new 4 year-old.






Right now, P loves Rapunzel, Shopkins, and arts and crafts. She is an exceptional artist, and her detail in coloring is amazing! She enjoys writing notes on post-its...all over the house, and is starting to read, too.

Her favorite foods are cereal, mac n cheese, yogurt, sugar snap peas, carrots, hummus, taco salad, breakfast burritos, and cheeseburgers with pickles.


Although she takes the occasional nap, P typically just has rest time every day. I think this time is really important for her to enjoy some time to herself (and to give Momma a break!). She colors, plays matching games, reads books, and has some iPad time. I think rest time will continue until college, maybe :)

Peyton is still quite the social butterfly, and will tell you her life story if you ask her name...just a fair warning ; )



We ended her birthday with a sleepover at GiGi's house. But first, cake!





Oh Sweet P/Bug/Magoo/Peyton Caroline,
You have the kindest heart and you truly care about the well-being of others. You are so inquisitive, and your specific questions continue to amaze us. This past year has been a challenging one, but now it seems you are better able to express your feelings and needs. You are the best big sister, hands down and Eliza adores you. Mommy & Daddy love you so so much!

This month's fitness goal can be tricky, but I've got some great tips to make it easier!