Category Archives: Kids

Little looks: summa summa summertime

Summer is the perfect time to have a uniform of sorts for your little one. I know for us that usually means some sort of t-shirt and shorts combo paired with my favorite summertime boy shoes, Natives. Stinky little boy … Continue reading

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That lake life

During the summer months we try to make trips to my in-law’s lake house as often as possible. And who wouldn’t want to with a view like this? Memorial Day weekend is truly the official kick-off weekend around these parts, … Continue reading

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Life lately: all boy, all the time

The past week we’ve been spending time soaking up these last few months with just Everett. Doing so means being outdoors and exploring at all times, which is fine with me. Oh, and moving him into his big boy bedroom – … Continue reading

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Scrapes and scratches

Boys are wild. This shouldn’t be new to me by now, but the amount of falls I witness on a weekly basis is astonishing. Everett’s legs are in a constant state of bruising, scabbing or bleeding and after a recent ‘too … Continue reading

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Little looks: rain, rain go away

April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, we’ve been getting some gloomy, windy and rainy weather here in Iowa lately so the wellies are out in full force. I’m a big fan of letting Everett play in puddles, but only … Continue reading

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The vote is in

and Baby Branstad #2 is a… As you can tell, we are crazy excited about adding another little man to our crew.

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Little looks: somebunny loves you

Spring is in the air here in Iowa and with Easter only a couple of weeks away, we are in full on egg-hiding, basket-stuffing, pastel-wearing mode. Yes, Everett (and his father) love a good pastel ensemble. When picking out cute … Continue reading

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Little looks: emerald everywhere

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and while I’m not Irish, I am Iowish. Har, har. That being said, I make sure I’m always wearing green on the 17th of March and you can be darn sure Evie … Continue reading

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Bountiful baskets

With Easter being at the end of the month, it’s never too early to start daydreaming about what to include in your kids’ baskets this year. I love playing the role of Easter bunny so it should come as no … Continue reading

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Big boy room

With the new bambino set to make his/her arrival in July, we are starting to think about how Everett will be transitioning from his crib to a new room and a big boy bed. He has never tried to get … Continue reading

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