Life at 36

It was my birthday last week!  I had an extra special day thanks to Jamie's hard work.  Doughnut cake for the office, Starbucks coffee at my bedside, tickets to the UM/State game, flowers at work, lots of sweet gifts from the kids, and fancy steak dinner for two!  It was glorious!

Birthday girl with her crew
Check out my butterfly bling necklace, made by Evie

I will say this has been my toughest year so far, but also a year of abundant blessings.  I think I will look back on these years with young kids as an intense marathon and yet perhaps the happiest years.  My family is amazing and I am so grateful for everything we have.

Cupcake time!

Jamie and the girls made me penguin cupcakes
since my birthday was the coldest one on record

We also celebrated Sarah's 4th birthday last weekend.  Plus my nieces Sophie and Katy's are coming up - I'm in good company!

Love that little face

So does Luke

Hanging with Pops

My big gift from Jamie was tickets to Michigan / Michigan State game last Saturday!  We had a really fun, kid-free day!  It was chilly, but the sun was out and we were warmed by whiskey.

Fun day!

Hail!

A few others

Evie is devoted to Ben, a very helpful babysitter!

After seeing the Little Mermaid play, with cousin Ryan as King Triton!

Maggie felt inspired

Getting ready for the big game tomorrow
Adorable bows courtesy of Aunt Amy!

This poor guy has been non-stop sick (yay daycare),
but is still pretty happy most of the time

Maggie did her first reading at school mass last week
(the heat was out at church)

Getting his hair did

Grandma bought these amazing hats from a craft show!

One day of leaf frolicking before the snow came!