Kate and I had so much fun planning her 4th birthday party! This was the first year that she had some definite opinions on how she wanted to celebrate her birthday and I loved party planning with her! G and I wanted Kate to choose her own birthday party location this year. We gave her
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? {How to Make Indoor Snow}
Here in Wisconsin it’s still too cold to go outside and play, so Kate and I decided to bring the snow indoors! (Not literally, of course. I try to avoid shoveling at all costs.) We made our own! First, add cornstarch. Even though I have two pictured above, we ended up only using one 16
Kate: 3 Years, 5 Months
Kate has taken to calling me “sister.” I’m not sure how this started, but if I ask her to do something, she’ll respond with, “no problem, sister!” or “you’ve got it, sister!” She has also recently informed me (her sister) that the coins she’s collecting in her piggy bank are for college and that “college
Easy DIY Valentine Poppers {Made from Toilet Paper Rolls}
Looking for a memorable way to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings this February 14th? Try these fun and easy DIY Valentine Poppers! Supplies Empty Toilet Paper Rolls Tissue Paper Wrapping Paper Ribbon Double Stick Tape Scissors/Trimmer Goodies to go inside! 1. Cut tissue paper into 11.5″ x 11.5″ square. Place a piece of double stick tape on
Kate: 3 Years, 4 Months
Kate completed her first session of swimming lessons this month! Even though she’s still pretty timid in the water and likes to have a lot of support, we’re so proud of how far she’s come since her first class. She loves her instructor, Miss Anna, kicking around with the arm floaties on (video), and most
Kate: 3 Years, 3 Months
This is one of those stories I may have to delete in a year or two when Kate starts school and her friends start Googling her, but for now it’s going in the blog. Kate has been asking to take dance classes, so I signed her up for a free trial at The Little Gym.
The Month of Kate
January is pretty much “The Month of Kate” around here. We had so much fun celebrating her birthday yesterday with her “little party” at home (just the three of us, pizza, and polka dots) and we’re gearing up for her “big party” later this month, which I can’t wait to share with you all! It’s






