Our Week

I have clearly been a blog slacker lately (but especially this week)! Needless to say, I wanted to share a few pictures of what we've been up to since my post on Monday. 

 Lovely reply sent to the girls from Samantha Perlman. 

 We participated in the dance team car parade for the graduating seniors on the team. It was super fun and incredible to see everyone (even from a distance) after all these months! 

We had a popover recipe to test from America's Test Kitchen. They were super easy and super delicious! 

Dave put the finishing touches on the coop this week and we moved it outside today! 

 Our gorgeous David Austin roses are blooming and smell as incredible as they look! 

 To me, this is what June should smell like. My mom always called it "June perfume" and I have to say that has stayed with me since I was a little girl. When we were looking for a rose for Grace when she turned ten, my one requirement was it needed to smell "like  a rose". So many roses are gorgeous but have no smell. I am so glad that we discovered David Austin roses, an incredible grower out of the UK. The roses from David Austin always smell as gorgeous as they look! 

 Though the coop needs to be leveled out (and turned to face into the yard) it is done and absolutely perfect! 

 The chicks check out their new space. 

The second of our three David Austin roses is also in bloom. 

We are hoping to add two or three more rose bushes to our rose garden this year.

So that's about it for what we've been up to this week! Wishing you all a lovely Friday night and a wonderful weekend! xo

Our Week

With the craziness of trying to buy a new car, blogging sadly, went by the wayside last week.  We had a good week, all in all. A little more emotional and drama filled than normal, but a pretty good week nonetheless.  Thankfully, my Mom was able to come up and provide some relief (and a second car when needed).

Our week consisted of:

Emma finally getting to hold a baby.

Getting caught eating play-dough.

Playing dress up.

Snack.

Checking out the new treats Gramma brought for the dress up bin.

Watching Dancing With The Stars.

Snuggling with Gramma.  

A fabulous way to start the day!

Taking a moment to remember what it is we stand for.

Playing hide and seek.

Dancing on bubble wrap.

And the highlight of the week:

Bringing home our new car!

Saying good-bye to the old and hello to the new. 

Heading out for our first family trip in the mini,  a BBQ at our friends Justin and Amanda's. 

A fabulous way to spend a gorgeous evening.

"Mama!  The blooming blooms are beautiful!"

Exploring. 

Hanging wash on the clothesline for the first time this season.

The weather today was too beautiful to pass up!

Finding wishing flowers.

And mowing the lawn.

The moral of our week:

Remember to take time to smell the "blooming blooms". 

Spend some time outside. 

Celebrate all the wonderful blessings in your life (even when life gets challenging).

Enjoy the rest of this amazing weekend, dear ones. 

We'll see you tomorrow.