HBD #9 to #4! πŸŽ‰

Our Shecklet #4 had her final single-digit birthday today! She requested mini hamburgers on Hawaiian rolls. We had a few family members over to celebrate with us on the 19th and then she skied on her actual birthday. Year #9 seems to be off to a great start!

Orthodontic choices

Conversation with Shecklet #1 after his latest ortho appointment:

Shecklet #1: “Guess what color I chose [for my bands] this time?”

Me: “Ummmm.”

Shecklet #1: “Purple, because Lent is coming.” πŸ™‚

I love how our faith even impacts ortho choices <3

Feeding a family

I never know just how much I’m going to need when it comes to making dinner. I try to always error on a bit too much. I’m a fan of leftovers, so extra food means lunch the next day is easy.

I caught up with one of my uncles last week and during our conversation, he asked what I make for dinner (since there are 6 of us to feed.) I told him sheet pan dinners are a favorite of mine since they’re often so easy to put together.

I made one tonight, so I decided to send him a picture.

Orchids for Astrid

Jake and I took a stained glass class together at The Artery Studio tonight. It was so much fun!

We received three orchid plants after our daughter Astrid died, but I was never able to get them to bloom a second time. We made these to remember our sweet little girl πŸ’— (and bonus, they don’t need to be watered!)