Serious Craft Time

Crafts are no joking matter for these ladies.

Evelyn and her pig

Evelyn loves her new pig and takes it just about everywhere.

Evelyn and her pig

Evelyn loves her new pig.

Happy 9th Birthday Evelyn!

Playlist

I opened up my Spotify app to pick a playlist to run to this morning. Found this playlist that popped up on our family account.

Emma’s first Bears game

And they won!!!

Special Event

Today has a special event for Evelyn's favorite toy.

Hangry Face

Pumpkin Carving 2018

Hot Chocolate Race

The girls did a great job at the race today.

They’re growing up!!!

It's hard to believe these are the same kids.

State Cross Country Meet

Emma went with her cross country team to state. It was a great experience for her.

Boo!

Great Job Emma

So proud of Emma. She worked her way up to 10th girl on the team. Then in her next race, she took 9th place overall.

Emma: Then and Now

My goodness she has grown!

Fantastic view from my running route

There was an amazing view this morning from my running route. The sun was coming up over the clouds and fog on top of the fields.

Evelyn and Mindset

Evelyn's teacher sent this. Evelyn was taking a test at the time and wrote this note as a reminder to herself. 

Evelyn’s LOL Display

Evelyn has her LOL toys on display at the Geneseo Library.

Cross Country

Emma is in cross country now and loves it. She is working hard and doing a great job.

Ice Cream

We had to end the day with ice cream. Evelyn said she wonders if Papa DeBaene sometimes gets ice cream so he can have ice cream. What a crazy theory.

Day Off With My Girls

The girls and I had an amazing day today. We rode bikes and laughed a lot. So glad for the time.

Cubs Game

Great time!

First Concert

We took Emma and Evelyn to their first real concert. They song Imagine Dragons and love them. It was a fun weekend.

Radiohead

Kelley bought me Radiohead tickets for my birthday. We had a great time in Chicago and the band was amazing.

Evelyn’s Dance Recital

She looks great and will do a great job.

Cooling Off From Soccer

Lemon shake. And a portion of the proceeds goes to the Iowa Children's Hospital. So that makes this a good parenting decision, right?

How Evelyn Cleans

Read Moline

Evelyn and I are volunteering with our friend Stephanee giving out books to kids at Moline Hy Vee. Lots of fun.

Kelley's Award

Kelley was further recognized for her award.  This time the company she works for posted it on Facebook.

1st Place Burlington Tournament 2018

St Mary’s of the Field

Evelyn spent part of our morning at St. Mary's of the Field. I shrine of the rosary made from Belgian rollie bollie balls.

Medieval Feast

Emma is dressed up for the 6th grade medieval feast. I'm sure it'll be a fun time.

Our Superstar

We are really proud of Kelley. She is a hard worker who does many great things for people. Kelley just won an award for her work's region. Congratulations and we love you.

Evelyn's Spring 2018 Soccer Team

This is a nice group of girls.

Evelyn’s First Communion Today

Celebrating with a selfie.

Emma’s 12th birthday crew

Happy 12th Birthday Emma

Lucy and Evelyn

I think Lucy is silently panicking.

Justin who?

Evelyn just told me that at 41 years old I am a better singer and better looking than Justin Timberlake. Looks like someone's getting ice cream for dinner.

ComiCon 2018

I've been blessed with two healthy, well behaved girls. Even better, they love pop culture and have always been my little buddies to take to C2E2. We have a lot of fun each year. This year is no exception.

Happy Easter 2018

While Kelley Shops

We found a seat and the three of us exhaled at the same time. Evelyn said, "Enjoy it. This isn't going to last for long."

Post Concert Froyo

Queen of the Mountain

The gals climbed to the top at a park. It was a lot more effort than you'd think🙂

St Patty Runners

Valkyrie Evelyn

Came downstairs to this...

Valentine’s Day 2018

Twins

I feel pretty cool that our 6th grader wanted to dress alike. Maybe I'm still cool (not holding my breathe). Photo is courtesy of our 2nd grader.

Soccer Accuracy

Evelyn took first place in a soccer accuracy contest today. She beat everyone from every division.