Happy 4th birthday to #4

Love this little girl to pieces!


We met Jake for lunch today and ended up eating in the natural light (due to the restaurant’s power going out.) We told the owner our reason for dining there that afternoon and he surprised us with a piece of cheesecake and a candle to celebrate our youngest Shecklet turning 4!

4th bday party for #4

We celebrated Shecklet #4 turning 4 with family and friends, cake and ice cream and temps in the 50s. Unheard of for MN in February. I thought the weather we had for Shecklet #2’s fourth birthday was amazing (when we celebrated outside) but today takes the cake – haha!

Just a few photos from the day.

HBD Nana!

Our family gathered together for birthday dinner (Beef Wellington) to celebrate my mom’s birthday. The meal was amazing, as it is every year and it was great to be able to celebrate this wife/mom/nana who means so much to us 🎂

Penguin party!

Shecklet #3 celebrated the last day of school before Christmas break with a penguin party at school! Kindergartens and two guests were invited to join them. The kids sang songs about penguins and we had breakfast together. ❤️

Gingerbread houses

Shecklet #4 and I had a chance to spend the afternoon with a good friend of mine and her sweet boys. While we were there, she pulled out gingerbread houses that the her son and Shecklet #4 got to decorate.



And I have a photo of me helping my godson! ❤️ This decorating stuff is serious business!

Thanksgiving 2016

We spent Thanksgiving with my parents and family friends today. Everyone had a chance to write what they’re thankful for on a sticky note and we put them on the fridge. So much to be thankful for!

First day!

Jake started a new job today!  Shecklet #4 wanted a 1st day picture with him before he headed off.  We celebrated with a family dinner and cake!

Halloween 2016

I took Shecklet #4 to the office to trick or treat and say hi to Papa. After that stop, we headed to the house to see Nana.

Three of the Shecklets wanted to go trick-or-treating this year. #2 decided to stay home, hand out candy, and count kids. It was a drizzly night, but everyone had fun. Shecklet #4 asked when she could go again 🎃

Happy 6th birthday sweet #3!

Every year we watch you grow into a more inquisitive, creative, loving daughter/sister/friend. We are very proud of the young girl you have become.  Keep being the bright-eyed kid who is such a joy to be around and has a natural ability to draw others to you.  We love you SO much!!