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Six years ago, Everett met his new best friend, and the world met Fitzgerald Richard for the first time. Happy birthday my sweet boy.Great way to end the weekend spent with life-long friends.Mondays be likeā¦Dropped my baby off at sleep away camp today. The same camp @mbranstad and I attended as kids. It is the first night and Iām already looking forward to picking him up Friday to hear about how much fun he had!Loving father, caring son, trusted spouse and loyal friend - @mbranstad has it all! Happy Fatherās Day to the man who always makes a splash wherever he goes. We love you!We had quite the weekend, complete with the boys checking out @catholicyouthcamp, brunch at @tupelohoneycafe and rounded it out with Brookieās dance recital.Ice cream with the cousins to celebrate Fitzieās last day of school. Kindergarten, here he comes!It was Everettās turn to take the field last night. ā¾ļø I love watching this little lefty play!First and only joint Puppy Dog Relays for the Branstad boys š¶š¾-
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Tag Archives: Trader Joe’s
Friday faves
[my babies] Can’t stop, won’t stop. Buying Christmas items ahead of the season that is. I snagged this darling pillow at Wal-Mart last weekend and can’t wait to use it in our guest bedroom. Or, how cute would it be … Continue reading
Friday faves
[oh, our house is ready for the season] Last weekend I spent my Sunday baking up a storm. One of the recipes that I stumbled upon was this ultimate zucchini bread recipe from Smitten Kitchen. It turned out so great … Continue reading
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Tagged BP., Cole Haan, Sam Edelman, Smitten Kitchen, Splendid, Trader Joe's, ultimate zucchini bread
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Friday faves
[potty training has begun] Such a random mix of faves today š Hope you all have a great weekend – it’s gonna be a hot one here in central Iowa so I think a trip to the pool is in … Continue reading
Favorite things 2019
After last year’s first ever Favorite Things get together with my gal pals, I knew this would become an annual event. I think the timing of it around Valentine’s Day is perfect, because we all could use a little self-care … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Gifts, Local Spots, Parties
Tagged Bing, Buff, Dogpatch Urban Gardens, eden, Embryolisse, Favorite Things, Gong Fu Tea, L'Occitane, Merle Norman, my favorite things, Ozark Trail, Skinnytaste, Stam, TAZO, Teddy Maroon's, Tole, Trader Joe's, Vital Proteins
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Cabin fever
It’s funny, because when you live in the midwest in a log home – you legitimately have cabin fever around this time of year. With no warm weather locale trip to look forward to, things are seeming pretty bleak over … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Local Spots
Tagged Des Moines, Homemakers, recipes, Science Center, The Big Night, Trader Joe's
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A shout out to mamas
This Sunday will be my first Mother’s Day and I now understand the true importance of it. Becoming a mom is by far the greatest (and hardest) thing I’ve ever done. Not a day goes by (more likeĀ minutes) that I … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Gifts
Tagged Badowers, Costco, Des Moines Art Center, East Village Day Spa, Iowa Lottery, Mother's Day, Trader Joe's, Zoya
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SYTYCD
A gift of paper update:Ā Ok, I think I’ve outdone myself and gotten Marcus a pretty good first anniversary gift. Only catch is – it’s a surprise, so I’ll have to keep it under wraps until next week. Don’t fret – … Continue reading
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