5 Years

5 years...

It's going quick, babe.

I wish I had the time to sit and write everything I'd like to say about the last handful.  Late night feedings, early mornings, and all of the minutes in between.  Sunday afternoons wishing it were bedtime, yet savoring the seconds before the sun goes down.

5 years...

2 girls thriving in our love, literal lifetimes created.  As the years get harder, and we grow stronger, let's look back on this day, our first real marriage milestone.  Let's lean into the warmth of each other in the cold.  

And remember that champagne always helps.

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I love you, Kevin!

Forever and Ever, Amen.

Chit chat

Hey hey Wednesday!This is our last week before the holiday madness comences, so I'm purposefully trying to take it EASY around here.  Kids and teachers are dropping like flies at EB's school so let's say a prayer we stay healthy over the next week!

I tried a new recipe last night, One pan rice and beans egg bake.  It was good.  K said it needed meat. #eyeroll

 We made some holiday chex mix yesterday to fill some time in the afternoon.  

 I've been doing some holiday outfit planning and I'm thinking of personalizing these.  Any suggestions of colors for a monogram?  

Ow ow!  That's my guy!

We are celebrating our fifth anniversary Friday.

Here's a peak into our relationship:

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That's all I've got for you.

Have a great week!

xLaura

Life Lately

Some cute pics from the past couple of weeks...

Snuggle bunnies.  This is a comparison of the girls in one of my baby coats.  EB is a little older than MC in the picture...I think around 6 months...They are really looking more alike.

Daddy's girls for sure:

 When you're swinging but also a lady...

 Typical Charleston weather: Winter coats one day, Popsicles and shorts the next.

 Picture Day look.  God bless the photographer charged with taking this whirlwind's picture.

 We just booked a mother/daughter trip to NYC next February!  It's going to be COLD but we are ready to bundle up!  I haven't been in 5 years and I just can't wait!  Just a note, when I say mother/daughter I mean my mom and I with my bestie and her mom...I won't be bringing the girls until they are much older.

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Have a great week!

xLaura

Friday Highfive

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K's Bubby was an amazing man, he will live on forever in our hearts.

He kept the Old Charleston alive a little longer:

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Well check success. EB had her 3 year and MC had her 4 month.

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I had a fun morning with my big girl at Disney on Ice!  She was totally overwhelmed.

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Current reading list:

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Thanks to Amazon, my Christmas shopping will be done before Thanksgiving, so we can focus on memory-making all December!

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Have a great weekend!

xLaura

Monday Menu Planning

Nothing like a good cold snap to inspire me in the kitchen.  I can finally use my oven without fear of heating up the house, and it's my favorite time of year for cozy, comfort food.

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Last night I made a white chicken chili in the crockpot.   I used this recipe because I already had everything on hand.  I topped mine with tortilla chips and sriracha.

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Tonight I'm making a turkey sausage jambalaya.  

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I have a half batch of tortellini soup in the freezer that I'm planning to pair with grilled cheese for an easy Wednesday dinner.

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This Frontera skillet is a great convenience meal.  I will serve it over scrambled eggs.

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I usually like to do a low carb seafood dish on Thursdays.  

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I order groceries for pickup on Friday mornings so we go into the weekend with a stocked fridge.

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What ya got cookin'?

Halloween 2019

We had a great Halloween this year!  

EB's school hosted a Boo Breakfast which started the day on a festive (read: chaotic) note.  

Costumes:  

Trick or Treat!  EB is mad I took away her candy for a picture.  She had a great time with neighbor friends!

 Pumpkins!  EB drew the face and I carved.  

Have a great weekend!
xLaura