Day two of Spring Break and we woke up at Petit Jean, had breakfast at the lodge, and then hit a couple more trails. It was coolish in the morning so we took advantage of it! The girls (and ME!) liked the pace of these trails much more :)
Spring Break @ Petit Jean, Day One
29 May 2026
We made a quick trip to Petit Jean during spring break and it's safe to say that everyone loved it! We planned on hitting up Devil's Den but they were all booked up by the time we decided. Last spring break, we did a night at Village Creek in a cabin and the girls loved it! Then in the summer we stayed at the lodge at Mount Magazine and it was another hit! So we're trying to make some stops at State Parks since the girls are so into it.
It's a Bugz Life!
28 May 2026
Emmy did the cutest performance at school this spring. She's seriously been practicing since Kate did the same performance last year. Kate was a butterfly but Emmy was confident she would be a ladybug. And you should have seen her face when she found out she was picked to be a lady!
Cocktail: Alex's World Famous Gimlet
27 May 2026
This is my absolute favorite cocktail-- it started as a gimlet. Then one day I added some grand Marnier and Brian suggested a shake of orange bitters and seriously, it's perfect. I've dubbed it, "Alex's World Famous Gimlet." I've also made a fun printable that you are welcome to print and stick on your fridge :)
Emmy's Spring Workday
26 May 2026
Got my sweet little helper with me. Toting her perfect for the occasion, stanley wagon! She loves working outside and helping mom with plants. I think Kate was at a sleepover so we got some quality mom and Emmy time.
DIY Sweatshirts, Volume 2
25 May 2026
I've made these before but the girls grew out of them so I tried again! I found the sweatshirts at Hobby Lobby, ordered these iron on letters from Etsy, ironed on and BAM! They have such a cute and special little sweatshirt. Try it!
Valentine's Day 2026
24 May 2026
Always love to celebrate Valentine's Day around here! The girls love it so much and I think it's so sweet how they act like it's a real holiday :) Also love a good excuse for them to wear all pink, bows and hearts. They look precious!
Mardi Gras 2026!
23 May 2026
Happy Mardi Party!! We did very little fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras related things this year so the pancake breakfast at church had to be our big event. The girls do love this, unlimited pancakes and sausage.. what's better?!
100th Day of School
22 May 2026
Happy 100th day of school from the cutest little grannies around! Kate went more for headed to the club to play bridge, and Emmy is just in her PJs and a robe I guess? The glasses were their favs and Emmy wore hers the entire day WITH the lenses in. We had to pop them out when she got home and still wears these on occasion.
Rainbow Tigers 2026
21 May 2026
We're back! Year two of the rainbow tigers! And it was so much fun again. Sad we missed some games to snow and had no makeups. These girls are so fun to watch and to witness how much they have grown as players. Sad that Kate will age out of this team next year!
