Happy 14th Birthday, Asher!

Happy 14th Birthday to my Boo! Asher is a really dynamic kid. He’s super athletic, smart & quick witted. He loves to cook & bake, garden, be outside, explore & loves all plants & animals. He doesn’t do things just because they’re popular or to try to fit in. I really love that about him and not common among 14 year olds.

He generally wears a strong outer shell & doesn’t show emotion often when he’s not at home but under that shell, he is a really cuddly boy with a sensitive heart. He loves to snuggle which is my favorite thing. Currently, he wants to be a chef when he grows up. That passion is what fueled his birthday celebration choice… he chose to go to Osteria Mozza... an Italian Michelin Star restaurant for exquisite fine dining.

They had a birthday card already at our table, every employee wished our boy a happy birthday, we were treated so well & the food was impeccable. We had a mozzarella, bread and sauce appetizer which was so delicious. Then we had 4 different kinds of pasta with a desert. We were stuffed afterwards. I want to go back again. Asher loved it all and had such a good time. 

For his birthday, he asked for a pasta maker set and was so excited when he opened up his gifts. He made us fresh pasta a few days later that was so yummy! 

We sure do love this boy of ours! Happy Birthday, Ash!

 

50th Themed Party!

 My friend, Meghan, turned 50 and had a 50's themed birthday party. It was so much fun. I went as a homemaker and Fred was the working/professor Dad with his pipe and coat. It was fun to dress up and have a theme. Meghan went all out with the decor and table setting. It was beautiful! 

Hallway Redo

One thing about me is I like to switch things up in my home. It's fun and brings me joy. For a while now, I was feeling blah about the end of our hallway. I love the blue but it just felt like it needed something more. I started looking into peel and stick wallpaper and the possibility of adding a mirror to make it overall brighter, appear longer and more open. 

Here is the before...

And here is the after!

I really love it! Maybe after a few years, I'll change out the wallpaper if I feel like it! 

It adds so much more to the space!

Galentine's Day

 Thanks to the TV show Parks & Recreation, we have Galentine's Day! This year some of my OOI neighbors and I went out to celebrate Galentine's Day! Nothing beats good food, good wine and good  conversation with friends!

Macie Gets Braces

On Valentine's Day, Macie got braces! It's Phase I braces for her. She's got a long road ahead of her trying to make space for all her big girl teeth. She had a tough time at the appointment but she was very excited at the end when one of the assistants gave her a special cupcake. She felt so special. She chose teal and pink colors. It'll be an adjustment for her but the end result will be beautiful! She looks so much bigger now with them on!

 

Asher Gets Glasses

I took the kids to their yearly eye doctor appointment. Ethan and Caleb of course got new glasses but this time, Asher did too! He said it had been hard to see the board at school and watch TV so I wasn't surprised when the optometrist said he needed some new glasses. They just arrived and he looks so handsome!! Over the last little while, he has really toned up from swim, gotten a new haircut and now new glasses and he looks so much older! His mouth has really changed a lot too with his TADS (screws in his gums) and his MARA appliance (to correct his bite). Lookin' good, Boo!

Macie Sells Girl Scout Cookies!

Macie has started Girl Scouts! So far she's been to one meeting and sold cookies hahaha! We've done some booths together in our neighborhood as well as grocery stores. She also got her own web page to buy from and we did very well selling almost all her cookies! She has been enjoying the visitors when shes selling and handling the cash, giving cookies to customers and explaining the prices. I'm so proud of her! This has all been a big learning experience for both of us because I never did Girl Scouts growing up but it's been fun! She's excited for more meetings that will be coming up soon!