Grinch Party for Nonnie!

Natalie had a great idea to throw a Grinch-themed birthday party for her 6th. What a blast we had decorating our cone trees while drinking our green punch! The kids were coated in green frosting, but it was a fantastic day.

Summer Bucket List

B and I recorded our favorite summer activities on a white board in her room, and knowing Dave was traveling tonight we attacked them! At the end of the day I decided to meet my mom in Aurora at the Barn sale. It was risky with the kids in tow and 90+ degrees. Snacks, drinks and swim gear packed, we hit the road. They were so good and B was so much fun to shop with.

Her realization that everything in our house was from this barn had strangers around us cracking up. We left after doing some significant damage and charged up to Auburn's Emerson Park. They only had 20 minutes to swim, but we all dove in. It was the most refreshing swim I think I've ever experienced. We knew at that point we weren't going to make the evening zoo event, so playground time. Next, we decided on a local joint for dinner. We found a great outdoor table near the band and enjoyed dinner and ice cream.

Perfectly productive night! I list our bucket items:

☑️ ice cream

☑️ eat outside

☑️ playground

☑️ beach trip

☑️ shopping  

Food challenge

The challenge is really for momma, in this case! We've avoided peanuts and peanut products since Natalie was starting solid foods. Now we sit here feeding her larger and larger spoonfuls of what has been poison until today. So far after an hour, she's doing really well! I'm an absolute wreck. My stomach hurts, I'm anxious and I need coffee. She just calmly and happily takes the spoonfuls and sucks them down! I know even if we get the ok I'll still be nervous about it for a long time. It is a surreal day!