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Shanghai // part two
We were up bright and early to take on another full day in Shanghai. Our first stop was to Fuxing Park. It was full of people dancing, flying kites, doing tai chi and these cool Chinese characters written with water … Continue reading
Shanghai 2019 // part one
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
Beijing 2019 // part one
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
Wild and three
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
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Kids, Parties
Tagged birthday, birthday party, Fitz, Fitzgerald, Wild and Three
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Download: Fourth of July 2019
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
Posted in Family, Holidays
Tagged Fourth of July, lake, lake house, Lake Panorama, Panora
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Camp Branstad 2019
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
Download: Memorial Day Weekend 2019
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
Posted in Family, Holidays, Lifestyle, Local Spots
Tagged Des Moines, Downtown Farmers Market, La Mie, Memorial Day, Mullet's, Snookies
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Interview with Ev // Spring 2019
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
Download: Easter 2019
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
Download: Valentine’s Day 2019
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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