Day 2763 | Sleeping Kitten
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These kittens do get themselves into some odd sleeping situations. This might be one of my favorites so far.
Day 2762 | Back to Rock Climbing
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Robbe is back at rock climbing this fall and today he got on the big wall–his favorite! According to his report, he even maneuvered the hardest route. Woohoo!
BOOK DONATION UPDATE: We’re a couple of days in and things have been going well with the book drive. Thanks to everyone who has already supported us! If it’s still on your list, you’ve got plenty of time (we’re collecting through November 30). Click here for all the details.
Day 2761 | Pinball
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Who would have thought pinball would be our frequent activity of choice at this point in life? Not me! But I kind of like it.
Day 2760 | Give a Kid a Book 2024
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We’re back with the Give a Kid a Book project for 2024! Marshall’s taking the lead this year, so we’re hoping for the best book drive yet. Will you help us meet our goal of reaching 400 books? We’ll be collecting them between now and November 30. Online, in-person, and monetary donations are all accepted!
Day 2759 | Making Boba
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Robbe hosted three classmates after school today for an experiment in making popping boba. I had zero knowledge about boba before and now I can brag about being able to make it. You never know where your parenting journey is going to take you.
Day 2758 | Cat Naps
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Do you want to know what the hardest part of being a work-from-home cat owner is? Watching them nap ALL DAY LONG. Nothing makes you more tired. Trust me.
Day 2757 | Back to the Lake
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It’s been a bit again but we were back up at the lake this weekend and it was wonderful. Reading, puzzling, games, delicious food, crafting, hot tubbing. AND Chris and my dad finally took down this dangling branch. I know! Huge accomplishments all around.
Day 2756 | November Blooms
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I’m posting this today so we can look back and remember how crazy it is that these flowers are still blooming on November 8. I like it, but it also freaks me out.
Day 2755 | A First Interview
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Chase had his first-ever interview today and it sounds like it went really well! He’s hoping to attend Space Camp in the spring and this was the first step in that process. Pretty cool, right?
Day 2754 | Board Game Season
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When the temperatures drop and the daylight fades, the board games come out. I mean, we’ve been playing board games all summer, but this is really their season to shine. No more warm summer/early fall evening walks. Now it’s board game time after dinner.
Our oldest, in particular has been waiting for this moment for months.
Day 2753 | Me and Marv
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This was last night. We all thought it was hysterical.
Day 2752 | Puzzle Competition
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Our first ever puzzle competition! We did the family category so the boys were all involved, too! Karen, Robbe, and I even took first place. We’re kind of a big deal.
Day 2751 | Halloween 2024
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Halloween 2024 is in the books. And it was a good one! The weather was cold (and rainy/misty), but that couldn’t keep us down! Even our feline friends got in on it. We’ve got a classic banana, Marethyu (from the series The Legends of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel), and two Ty Beanie Babies. Robbe and his friend were out for a full two hours (and they had the candy to show for it). Chase and his friend (with a food costume theme, clearly) did their own thing and had a great time. Our kids are getting SO old. I love these ages so much.
Halloweens Past
Enjoy a quick history of all of the boys’ costumes over the years. I love looking back at all these photos, so I thought you might as well.
2023 - Dr. Strange and Nitten
2022 - Clone Trooper and Marethyu
2021 - Poseidon and Ares
2020 - Legends of Zelda Family Costume
2019 - Ninjas
2018 - King and Knight
2017 - Scientist and Spider
2016 - Frozone and Tool Guy
2015 - Firefighter and Dalmation
2014 - Hedgehogs
2013 + 2012 - Goldfish and Owl (just Chase)
Day 2750 | Vote!
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Doing our part over here. Come on, Wisconsin. We can do this!
Day 2749 | National Cat Day
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I guess it’s National Cat Day. Hooray! I found this gem that I hadn’t shared yet. Cats are the best.
Day 2748 | Comics
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These two love comics. And I love them. Perfect.
Day 2747 | Our Neighbor’s Tree
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Look at this beauty! Every time it catches my eye, I’m in awe.
Day 2746 | Escape Room
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We dominated another escape room tonight. Ok, I guess getting out with 7 minutes to spare isn’t anything to brag about, but we made it and we had a lot of fun.
Day 2745 | Three Best Friends
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This is the scene on our couch most nights. The three best friends on one end and me on the other. I’m glad they have each other but it does get a bit lonely sometimes. Especially since I’m the one who loves the kittens SO MUCH. Chris says that’s part of the problem.
Day 2744 | Fun at Ferguson’s
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The boys were off school on Monday and the temperature was in the 80s. We needed an outdoor activity and Ferguson’s Apple Orchard was just the ticket. To be fair, it’s not about the apples, and we didn’t pick any. Instead, we enjoyed all of the other attractions and had a blast together.
