Category Archives: Family

Shanghai 2019 // part one

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

After spending a short time in Beijing, we hopped on one of the fastest trains in the world to head south to Shanghai. Moving at over 215+ mph, Everett was definitely in his element! After arriving in Shanghai, we dropped … Continue reading →

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Beijing 2019 // part one

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

You may have noticed the radio silence around here lately, and that is because the Branstad family has been out of the country. We just got back last week and are desperately trying to get adjusted back to the central … Continue reading →

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Wild and three

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

This past weekend we celebrated our little Fitzie turning three. I’m not exactly sure how that is even possible. We had friends and family gathered for a Wild & Three party filled with a donut wall, breakfast pizza and bottomless … Continue reading →

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Download: Fourth of July 2019

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

It takes longer and longer each year to recover from Fourth of July festivities. As I write this, I still feel like I’m on a boat in the middle of the lake switching kids out of the tube. Our festive … Continue reading →

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Camp Branstad 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

This past weekend we held our 5th annual Camp Branstad. Temps were hot and I’m pretty sure the campers all had a blast! I know I am still recovering – that’s for sure – but the time we all get … Continue reading →

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Download: Memorial Day Weekend 2019

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

We had an absolutely amazing family-filled MDW. With visitors in town the entire weekend, we acted as tourists in our great city and it did not disappoint. [just hanging out after breakfast at La Mie] [our stunning State Capitol Building] … Continue reading →

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Interview with Ev // Spring 2019

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

I started to do this two years ago, and it is such a great post to look back on! The timing is fitting as Everett is having his kindergarten screening days this week. My little guy is growing up right … Continue reading →

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Download: Easter 2019

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Anyone else need an extra day after this past weekend? We were on the go for most of it, hosting Easter Eve dinner at our house and spending Easter Sunday with my family. Let’s just say everyone went to be … Continue reading →

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Download: Valentine’s Day 2019

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

Hard to believe we are already over half-way through February and that Valentine’s Day came and went last week. Thought I’d share a few of my favorite photos from all of our recent love-filled activities! [fun with friends for an … Continue reading →

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Branstad family photos 2018

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

With all the madness of the holiday season combined with a whole bunch of gift guides and a trip across the globe, it was hard to fit in our annual family photos post! We are already a month into 2019 … Continue reading →

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