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We had quite the weekend, complete with the boys checking out @catholicyouthcamp, brunch at @tupelohoneycafe and rounded it out with Brookie’s dance recital.Ice cream with the cousins to celebrate Fitzie’s last day of school. Kindergarten, here he comes!It was Everett’s turn to take the field last night. ⚾️ I love watching this little lefty play!First and only joint Puppy Dog Relays for the Branstad boys 🐶🐾It’s baseball season and Fitz couldn’t be happier!God bless Everett Meyer ✝️ Especially after the great bell ring of 2022 🤦🏼♀️🐰🐰🐰🐰Yes Day was a success, and I am still tired. 🤪Just a pile of little boy sweetness. Trying to freeze time 😢-
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Tag Archives: Hays
Haas family reunion 2017
This past weekend we traveled back to my parents’ hometown of Hays, Kansas to attend a family reunion for my dad’s side. 108 out of 144 of us made it (my dad is one of 14!), and the boys had … Continue reading
Saying goodbye
While never easy, saying goodbye to a loved one can come from such a place of peace. This past weekend we laid my dear grandmother, Lucida “Zita” Dreiling to rest. After having made the trip to Hays a month ago … Continue reading
Road warrior
This past weekend my parents, Morgan, myself and Evie all loaded up into a squished SUV to take the seven hour road trip west to Hays, Kansas. I know I’ve talked about Hays before on here as both of my … Continue reading
Ev + Hays
I haven’t made the trip back to Hays (where my parents are from) since I was pregnant with Everett, so it was high time to load up the car and drive the seven+ hours (obviously more with a toddler in tow) to … Continue reading
On the road again
The trip to Hays was quick but it’s always good to catch up with family and indulge in a few local treats. [a little patriotic Rock Chalk outside of Lawrence, KS] [convenience store staples: snoballs and big hunks] [homemade sweet … Continue reading
Hays America
Over the past weekend I made a trip to my parents’ house to go through my mom’s baby bins. Yes, she has been purchasing baby clothes that she has found deeply discounted over the past couple of years for our … Continue reading
Looking ahead
Heavy heart update: Even though my trip to Hays was for a somber reason, it is always good to reconnect with loved ones. I got to spend time with my grandma, aunts, uncles and cousins reminiscing about Mike and how … Continue reading
Hays hangover
Flying dutchman update: Fresh off our trip to Hays for the weekend and man am I tired. Hays really took it out of me. Must have been all that chatting and dancing… And one more picture from Hays. My late Grandma … Continue reading
Flying dutchman
Seeing stripes update: After rummaging through my closet, I think I have put together the perfect outfit for this weekend’s wedding. Dressy but not too dressy. Tomorrow we pack up the car again for our 7-hour trek to Hays, Kansas. … Continue reading
Helianthus annuus
Race for the case update: I haven’t found “the one” yet, so while I shop around for the perfect case I just need one so that I don’t feel as if my iPhone is going to break at the touch … Continue reading
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