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I recently shared with you some of Mazy’s favorite toys and while writing that post, I started to think about what some of Mazy’s favorite books have been. To be honest, some of Mazy’s favs have been the books that were hand-me-downs from my sister-in-law. Books that have now seen better days after Mazy has…
Yesterday we had the opportunity to celebrate my grandma’s life. Her passing has brought many tears and continue to, knowing the life lessons, skills, and legacy of faith have now been passed on. I drove by her condo yesterday after the funeral and oh how I wished I could’ve seen her wave out her window…
This past week has been filled with Mazy honing in on her new skills! She is LOVING picking up food with her fingers and eating it. Her new favs are waffles and toast with peanut butter. Yes, I have introduced peanut butter and so far so good! I figured the range they say that you…
Welcome August! We knew the summer would fly with all the changes and happenings that have been a bit unusual in our summers of the past, but we sure have enjoyed it! The weather this summer has been everything beautiful. We have had very few rainy days, which unfortunately means a dryer summer for the…
This past week in our area was Tulip Time, where there is a huge festival, for a whole week, celebrating the Dutch heritage in Holland, Michigan. My husband and I are both Dutch, so being able to step into a past-time of mine and embrace our roots, was so fun to do as a family….
A little update on our life… Can’t believe we are like 2/3 the way through August already! Dan and I keep telling ourselves that just because the kids go back to school, doesn’t mean our summer is over! September can bring THE most beautiful weather (though we’ve been blessed with a gorgeous August!) We are…