Simple Purposeful Living

July 2016 Pictures

August 15, 2016

The summer is flying by and we have been making the most of it. I read something recently that said you only have 18 summers with your kids before they fly off into the world and as I was thinking about those 18, there are even last than that, that they want to be with me and I control the

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Vera’s 5th Birthday at American Girl Bistro

August 12, 2016

My mom has been waiting for the day until Vera turned 5 to take her to American Girl for her birthday! We did it early so my sister, who lives in Seattle, could go with us. My grandma also went so there was 4 generations present. I don't know who was more excited. We headed

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4th of July 2016

August 11, 2016

4th of July is nearly tied with Christmas as favorite holiday in my book! I have been spending the 4th of July on the lakes of MN since I was a kid! There is nothing quite like sitting in a boat, cuddled up in blankets, watching fireworks burst out of the sky right above your head.

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Ice Cream and Soda Shoppe 1st Birthday

August 10, 2016

Ice Cream, Sprinkles and Cake Galore, A very happy First Birthday is in store...On July 8th we held Lucy's first birthday at the "Lake Waconia Creamery" aka the lake! We had had beautiful weather all week and we woke up that morning to STRONG winds, I repeat strong winds and cool temps.

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Happy 1st Birthday Lucy

July 21, 2016

In the blink of an eye, you went from a wish and a hope and a prayer to a beautiful baby girl swept into my arms and deep into our hearts and in another blink you have blossomed into the sweetest little gal we could have never dreamt of but God is a good God full of creativity and wonder and He made

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June 2016 Pictures

July 19, 2016

SUMMER is slipping by and we have been enjoying it to the fullest. It takes on a whole new meaning when we are bound by school schedules an the reality that there are only a handful of these left that my little people will want to be with me...We have had more busy days than non-busy days but