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    A Trash Truck Party for Hudson’s 4th Birthday

    Because that is now a thing. Several months before his birthday (much too early, in fact), Hudson announced out of the blue that he was going to have “a trash truck party at the dump, and everyone in our whole entire city is invited!” My initial reaction was, “Umm… No.” But after some coaxing from my husband, and a few Pinterest searches, I decided to give it a go. Turns out it’s easier to throw a trashy party than I thought! Okay, stop right here. Before I go…

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    The Polar Express in Durango Colorado, Pandemic Edition

    A long time ago the hubs had a work trip to Durango, Colorado and he came back raving about 2 things. Number one, the sushi. I am still very confused about how a mountain town could have the best sushi he’s ever had, but you know, whatever man. Number two, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. He didn’t actually ride the train back then but for years afterward he talked about how amazing it must be to do a Polar Express ride in a mountain town and…

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    Codeverse is Coming to Houston!

    Do you remember the days before cell phones? I remember, but I have no idea how we survived! Technology has come a long way in my lifetime, and my imagination isn’t big enough to fathom where it will take us by the time my kids are grown. That’s why Codeverse is helping us invest in our children’s future by educating them in the language of technology: Code.  Codeverse <http://codeverse.com> is a fun, interactive coding studio designed just for kids, ages 6-13. Using all the latest technology, kids can…

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    Magical Winter Lights – Holiday Lantern Display

    Last night we finally made our first trip to Magical Winter Lights in La Marque, Texas. I, of course, had done my research and already knew we were going to love it. Dustin on the other hand, told me afterward he went in with low expectations but was, and I quote, “pleasantly surprised.” The whole night he kept repeating, “so many lights.” The kids, as usual, ran around like the wild banshees they are, so I think it’s safe to say they thoroughly enjoyed it as well.  …

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    Color Factory Houston with Kids

    If you’ve been following me for any time at all, you know that we make a big deal out of birthdays around here. Last week Harper turned 7 (I’m still wrapping my head around this idea), and we are still partying! One of the BIG ways we were able to celebrate was with a trip to Color Factory Houston! Just in case you live under a rock, interactive art installations are kind of the new thing and Color Factory Houston is the latest and greatest of these limited-engagement…

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    Family Halloween Costumes – 101 Dalmatians

    Over the years, we have become well known among friends and neighbors for our family Halloween costumes. People wait anxiously every year to see what ridiculous looks we can come up with. I wasn’t sure how this year’s theme of 101 Dalmatians would turn out, but as usual, I think we nailed it! Hudson has been in a “doggy” phase. All day long he barks, licks, and walks around on all fours. If he is being human, it is only because Harper is now his doggy. We had…

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    Santa’s Workshop North Pole Colorado

    The last time I visited Santa’s Workshop North Pole near Colorado Springs, was over 25 years ago. The memories of the park itself are vague, but the excitement of celebrating Christmas in Santa’s off-season is still vivid as ever. This year they celebrate 63 years in business, but somehow they are still one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets. Located on Pikes Peak Highway, Santas Workshop North Pole Colorado is the perfect place for family fun and adventure any time of year. A few weeks ago we planned a last-minute…

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    Harper is Two Hands Old

    Happy birthday baby girl! I probably say this every year, but I can’t believe you are already 6 years old. It didn’t quite hit me until the other day when you had to use 2 hands to show me how old you were turning. Two hands! And there’s no longer a spot in your baby book for your birthday celebrations. I guess this means you’re not really a baby anymore. I’m going to need a few more years to accept that. And just so you know, I will…

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    Camping Parties are S’more Fun!

    Every single year as I am prepping for Harper’s birthday party I swear up and down that the next year we are doing it somewhere else. Somewhere that requires me to do nothing but hand over my credit card. Having her parties at home I always go overboard. I always spend too much money. I always stress about decorations and food being ready in time. I always invite more people than could possibly fit inside my home. And I always, I mean always drive my husband crazy.  But…

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    Halloween Costume Themes

    If my family is known for anything it is for our Halloween costumes. And maybe that our house always reeks of stinky bulldog, or that we have a ton of pilots, or that the kids are… crazy… But we are definitely known for our family Halloween costume themes. I wouldn’t even say Halloween is anyone’s favorite holiday, but it has kinda become a thing with my family. Way back when our dogs were our only children, we started dressing them up for Halloween… okay we dressed them up…

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“If I have one day left to live, take me to a sw “If I have one day left to live, take me to a swim meet. They last forever.” ~Blatantly stolen from the classic swim parent t-shirt⁣⁣
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Seriously though. Sometimes I question my sanity. In fact, I sent those exact words to my husband at 7:09 on this fine Saturday morning as I trudged a mile back to the pool from my second parking spot of the morning. I’m technically the one that signed us all up for this madness and I am 100% convinced it is more work for me than the girl who practices every day.⁣⁣
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Now that I’m home and showered and have FINALLY stopped sweating, I’m counting today’s meet a success. One kid shaved some time in every event, and the other didn’t get lost in the crowd even once. Can’t ask for more than that!⁣⁣
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Who else spent their Saturday doing all the sports things?!⁣
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I saw a meme recently that said something like, “Marry the man that orders your second choice at a restaurant.” I smiled because my husband does just that. Every time. ⁣⁣
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I don’t brag on him enough. There’s not enough space here to list all the ways he shows his love, but I never doubt it for a second. It’s in the big things, for sure, but even more in the small things. Like ordering my second choice at a restaurant so I can try a little of both. ⁣⁣
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Buuuuut I also blame him and all this food for me having to buy bigger pants, so there’s that. ⁣⁣
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Lots of things on my mind this evening.⁣ ⁣ Thi Lots of things on my mind this evening.⁣
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This is how I’m choosing to address them.⁣
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Hudson’s preschool graduation was tonight.⁣
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I knew it would be hard to top Harper’s outside voiced, open-legged display from her own preschool graduation, but he did his best. ⁣
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This is all we ask.⁣
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I worked the last 3 days which I’m sure sounds l I worked the last 3 days which I’m sure sounds like an amazing work week to most people, but if you are a nurse you completely understand this particular form of self-inflicted pain. ⁣
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So how did I reward myself on my day off? ⁣
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With a trip to the dentist!!⁣
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Except now I feel bad for the dentist/hygienist because this is the version of me they always get. ⁣
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We did it! The hubs and I have officially survived We did it! The hubs and I have officially survived that particular form of preschool parent torture known as letter show and tell (Because this is very much a parent assignment). And this was our second time around I might add. ⁣
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A couple months into this school year, one of Hudson’s teachers made a comment about how the kid “has a truck for every letter of the alphabet.” We didn’t even notice that all he had taken was some sort of vehicle, but suddenly we understood the assignment. Challenge accepted. ⁣
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A- Airplane⁣
B- Backhoe⁣
C- Car (or was it a crane? 🤔)⁣
D- Dump truck⁣
E- Excavator⁣
F- Firetruck⁣
G- Grave digger⁣
H- Helicopter ⁣
I- Indy car⁣
J- Jet⁣
K- Keys⁣
L- Log truck⁣
M- Monster truck⁣
N- Nissan (a picture of him next to one)⁣
O- Orange cone⁣
P- Plane (with propellers) ⁣
Q- Quilt (with airplanes on it)⁣
R- Race car⁣
S- Skid steer (doesn’t everyone have one?)⁣
T- Tractor⁣
U- Underwear (with Paw Patrol vehicles)⁣
V- Vehicle⁣
W- Wheels and a wench⁣
X- Excavator (close enough)⁣
Y- Yellow truck⁣
Z- Zamboni (a picture because surprisingly, we don’t own one)⁣
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I know I’ve posted about letter show and tell before, but today, after finally making it to letter Z, I feel like the rest of my life can begin. ⁣
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I know no one needs my list at this point in the year, but if you have littles, go to my blog and bookmark my letter show and tell list for the future (there are so many more ideas than just vehicles!). This is by far my most popular blog post, with good reason. ⁣
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Do it. Just trust me. ⁣
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If anyone is looking for a personal trainer I have If anyone is looking for a personal trainer I have a great one to recommend. Don’t let his age deceive you. He is truly the best of the best. Hudson constantly offers encouraging words, physical challenges, and pushes you to the outer limits of your sanity. 

Like any quality fitness instructor, he does each move with you twice, then walks circles around you critiquing your technique.

“Mommy, you aren’t going as fast as them.”

“I can do that better than you, Mommy.”

“They didn’t say water break, Mommy.”

“Mommy, they’re jumping higher than you.”

“Come on Mommy this is easy.”

“Mommy.”

“Mommy.”

“Mommy!”

To add a little extra challenge, he is constantly in your way trying to trip you. He hangs on you, crawls under you, and remains just far enough that he doesn’t get kicked in the face, but close enough that you’re certain he will. 

But what really sets him apart as a top-notch trainer is how he tests your focus. He tries to distract you by asking irrelevant questions until you finally lose your mind and use your very last breath to say, “GET AWAY AND STOP TALKING TO ME!” 

To which he always responds, “Can I have a Lunchable?” 

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I feel like I’m supposed to come up with some be I feel like I’m supposed to come up with some beautiful words today, but when the pressure is on I’ve got nothing. I love my mom and I love being a mom. That’s all I have at the moment. This is a Hallmark holiday anyway. ⁣
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I spent the afternoon with my mom, eating Chinese and doing a puzzle, while my children did whatever they wanted because on Mother’s Day I get to not care. This is our tradition. ⁣
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Also, I didn’t take a single picture today (rare for me, I know), so here’s a really old (really appropriate) one of us. ⁣
I’m sorry. You know I had to. ⁣ ⁣ May the fo I’m sorry. You know I had to. ⁣
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May the fourth and all that…
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