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Their first pumpkin patch!

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Feels like a bit of country living…

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Christian loves monster trucks so you'd better believe this was one of the major highlights of the summer for him. We didn’t get to do Monster Jam this year, but this came close. Watching his eyes sparkle with pure excitement and to hear his gleeful laughs and squeals was such a joy!

I will definitely have to put together a video for this one! He’ll love looking back on this moments. Happy happy birthday to our precious little rockstar!!⚡️

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The party continued!

At home: Partyyyy with a monster truck theme. The monster truck safari tour on Saturday kicked off the birthday festivities then on his official birthday we had a monster truck themed party right at home! ✨

It’s about the experience lol We made our own monster truck cake- "dirt arena" and all! 

Our cake: Two New York style cheesecakes we covered with vanilla frosting, then topped with sprinkles, four donuts we covered with black, chocolate flavored icing, then banana nut muffins crumbled all around

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I am super grateful the rain held up for this outdoor experience. What a wild ride! 

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Even on a humid, rainy day we are still going to have that ‘summer kinda fun’ together! This laidback beach town was the perfect location for our little outing.

"All done with pictures" pose (above) 😅

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Atlanta - Summer 2021

Naturally, the curiosity of a toddler motivated Christian’s insistence on discovering what was beyond this giant door!

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Just hanging out and having a refreshing bubble tea together

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My Little Lifeguards 🤍❤️

Story time…

So one would think these little lifeguards would have had everything under control on this particular beach day, being trained professionals and all. 😆

However, [I] managed to get our SUV stuck in the sand that day! (Oops)

I tried to dig us out, drive forward, reverse it…Nope! Each attempt was unsuccessful. Thankfully this lovely couple, who were certainly witnesses to my amateur hour, came to our rescue - all smiles and quick to lend a hand! Together the three of us tried a few different things. After seeming to have exhausted all options we could manage to try on our own, another couple came jogging over. Before you know it, almost 10 strangers were involved in the effort! 🥰

In the end, it took a tow strap someone had handy to get us out of there! I am super grateful to every single person who helped out. We went merrily on our way home (safe and sound) after a lot of thank-yous and one huge sigh of relief!! 🏖

Lesson: Avoid the softer sand when driving 🚫

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Atlanta - Summer 2021 @foxtheatre​ pt.1

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Atlanta - Summer 2021 @foxtheatre​ pt.2

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I remember with fondness the family road trips we took during my childhood. I truly hope our kids love creating these memories together and cherish them as I do even now. 

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Due to obvious global circumstances, we were unable to travel to Germany this past year. However, we made the most of enjoying the German American culture right here in Florida! So much to do right in our area... 

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Mother’s Day letter:

[Christian] Whether we’re playing catch or "flying" in our tree swing up 'to the moon', racing cars or monster trucks or "dancing dancing crazy" to our favorite songs (you know that one…) or just singing at the top of our lungs…

Whether I’m teaching you something new 'in school' or whether we’re both sounding like toddlers while pronouncing new words in German —

Gazing at the stars projected on the ceiling and using our imaginations, pretending to be in outer space or making shadow puppets with our hands —

Whether we’re building tall towers or pretending to fly like Buzz Lightyear — Whatever it is we’re doing, it never gets old because I’m doing it with you. I love cheering you on when you accomplish something new like putting on your own outfits and tying your own shoes or counting to 20 or even counting to 10 in German and counting down too! You impress me each time.

Although you sometimes make mistakes (as we all sometimes do), like when you splattered paint all over a brand new cream colored chair! (Lol) I still smile at you and you might wonder why. It’s because when I see your beautiful little eyes, those things don’t matter.

I love our little talks and hideouts. Our little adventures of make believe…I love trying new recipes together and getting all messy and sticky. I love your silly faces and each time you say "Mommy". 💞 You ask tons of questions and I just love your curiosity.

Those extra special moments—When we are reading the Bible or quoting verses together, it brings indescribable joy to my heart. I love to see how much you love your brother Nathan/ "baby Athan" and how you try to comfort him when he cries and how you love to hold him and give him hugs and snuggle him tight. 😳😅 I love how kind hearted you are towards others too! You are so loving and caring.

Not only do I love you to the moon and back, I LOVE you to "infinity and beyond"!

You two are my favorite boys!

[Nathan] You almost always have a big smile on your face and bring so much laughter to us all. You’re already trying to be a big boy like your big brother and it won’t be long until you two are running around and playing together! Watching you grow is a joy and each milestone is one to cherish.

Being Mommy to you two is one of the greatest blessings ever.

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Flashback Friday! August 2019

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1.Ok, Mommy! Let’s go!! (Pointing in direction of the street, so I can start pushing the stroller)

2. Alright. Just one more picture (Relaxes for a bit)

3. Ok, Mommy! (Leans forward and rings the bell on his handlebar)

4. Um...no more pictures please

5. *So over it*