Simple Purposeful Living

April 2016 Pictures

May 4, 2016

April - another month gone in a flash. It was full of lots of fun from beginning to end, thrown in a bout of the tummy bug passed around, nicer weather, house projects and company and we had a busy, full month! We are in the final stretches of school, gearing up for a busy summer

Family Memories

Glasses, Glasses…

May 2, 2016

Solon had his 4 month check for his eye condition and things are holding steady, no improvement but hey steady is good too! He did have a slight change in prescription SO off we went to order some new glasses. It was not a moment too soon since he took a nose dive while playing

Adoption

You say this is your last baby?

January 21, 2015

Ever since Scott and I began discussing serious topics early on in our dating career, we both always said 3 kids. Once I had Solon I thought it was so amazing I could have 4 but then they start to grow up and demand more from you...and the thought of 4 seemed nice but not reality for us.There

Miscarriage

The Day We found Out another baby is on the way…

December 23, 2014

Note: I typed this literally the day we found out we were expecting for the 4th time. I haven't changed a thing. It was a sweet sweet moment on October 29th.My mind is spinning.It has been 10 months since we said goodbye for now to our 3rd baby. I hope to never relive those painful

Family Memories

Mommy, ME and Baby Make 3 Tea Party

October 7, 2014

It is no secret I love to plan parties for my kiddos' birthdays! I spend too much time perusing pinterest and picking their brain as to what their heart's desires are. It is fun for me, I know it isn't everyone's thing :)! It makes my heart happy when their eyes light up!

Birthday Party Ideas· Family Memories· Seasonal Activities

Solon’s Space-Themed 5th Birthday

September 4, 2014

As promised in my previous post (found here), here are some party action shots from Solon's special party day!After the kiddos arrived, we started with a few games. The first activity was called "Meteor Shower" (crumpled up computer paper and a string line). 2 teams try to get all their