Author: Family and the Lake House

Hello Monday

Why, hello there, Monday! Somehow it was just Friday.  I know lots of you Mamas can relate to the chaos that is May – like, my brain is on overtime.  We have 13 days of school left here in Michigan, but once Memorial Day weekend rolls around, our commitments quickly dissolve into only a few…

Friday Favorites

Welp!  That was the longest shortest week ever! Dear May, You’re nuts! Love, One exhausted Mama Okay, so I’m here to share some of my Friday Favorites!  Let’s get to it before I have to go to the next recital/rehearsal/practice/concert/field trip/appointment!  Ha! ONE SOME AMAZON FAVORITES This dress arrived just in time for our Mommy…

The Easiest Patriotic Fruit Cup

Thursdays are quickly becoming a recipe day for me! Given that Memorial Day is right around the corner aaaaand July 4th, yes – I said what I said, isn’t too far behind, I thought I’d share this incredibly simple treat! Seriously, you guys – this is THE easiest thing EVER! What you’ll need: Strawberries Blueberries…

Our Mostly Finished Landscaping

I’m bbbaaaaaaAAAAaaack today to show off our mostly finished landscaping project! Check out my latest landscaping project blog posts here and here. So today is mostly just a photo drop of “before,” the plans and the “afters” since I’ve blogged about most of all of this previously. Jon and I have been working hard on this landscaping…

Hello Monday – Life Happenings

I’m joining in on another Hello Monday to share with your our week/weekend. I’m linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday! Last Tuesday was Jane’s last day of Kindermusik.  I shared on my Friday Favorites just how sentimental it was to attend our last class.  Our kids have attended these classes since Henry was 4 months old….

Henry is 11!

 On Saturday our generous, kind-hearted, soft-spoken, soft-cheeked and empathetic boy turned 11. The night before every birthday is the hardest on this Mama.  I always sneak into the bedroom of whoever’s birthday it is and cry…and cry…and cry. It never fails.  I posted the other day that having babies is beautiful, yet beautifully painful.  Nobody…

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, Friends! Today I come to you with my Friday Favorites! ONE Henry’s 11th Birthday Tomorrow is our Henry’s 11th Birthday.   I’m not ready…like, I’m not ready for the party, nor am I prepared at all for my once little Henry Bug to be turning 11. Watching these babies grow up is both…

Fattoush Salad

 I’m back today with another recipe! I’m loving sharing our favorite meals with you guys and today I’m sharing another weekly favorite – our take on Fattoush Salad! Jon and I absolutely love Mediterranean food and we started making our own version of our favorite salad after many visits to our favorite Mediterranean restaurant.  Unfortunately,…

Income Report – April 2022

HERE IT IS – MY FIRST INCOME REPORT! WooHoo! Let me start by saying that I’ve always loved reading blogging stats, I especially love income reports!  You best believe that I’m that girl in the corner always cheering others on! Hopefully this little blog report is encouraging and/or entertaining. 😉 Also, I’d love all the…

Prime Purchases

Somehow it’s May, which I’m thankful for because that means It’s – Prime Purchases Day! Looking back at some of these purchases made me feel like April was both extremely long, yet over before I knew it. I’m linking up with Tanya for Prime Purchases. Okay, so to start, let’s begin with Amazon gift cards.  I…