last day of school!

today was the last day of school! i am soooo ready for a break from the early morning school routine and i am so excited to have my big girls home during the day! for a fun end of school treat we made marshmallow pops. they are so easy! just dip marshmallows in melted chocolate, cover in sprinkles, and harden in fridge or freezer. (i used some straws that were left over from a birthday party instead of lollipop sticks.)

we even made some pink ones by melting white chocolate and adding a few drops of food color.

recent reads

I originally watched the movie starring Daniel Radcliffe last year and recently decided to read the book. I really, really liked it. The book is a good old fashioned eerie ghost story that kept me glued until the very end.

this book was recommended to me by my sister Emily and i loved it! the book is based on the author's own ancestry through four generations of women in the deep south. the author did an amazing job researching her family's history! this book makes me want to know more about my own ancestors and their stories.

mother's day

i had a lovely mother's day!

i absolutely adore all the homemade cards and gifts the kids make me at school and church every mother's day. avery made me the beautiful painted vase with crepe paper flowers.

dan and the girls spoiled me all day long with breakfast in bed, a long nap and a delicious dinner! dan grilled t-bone steaks and served them with smashed red potatoes with butter and fresh parsley and a green salad with homemade vinaigrette (sadly, i forgot to take a photo). he is quite the chef! i didn't have to lift a finger. the girls made some yummy double chocolate brownies for dessert. i have the best husband and kids!

evan

i love playing dinos with my little buddy