Park Play

my outfit:  SHIRT  |  SUNGLASSES  |  JEANS  |  VEST  |  SHOES  |  BACKPACK

jett's outfit:  SHIRT (sold out, similar HERE)  |  SHORTS  |  SHOES (sold out, similar  HERE & HERE)

  

my outfit:  SHIRT  |  SUNGLASSES  |  JEANS  |  VEST  |  SHOES  |  BACKPACK

jett's outfit:  SHIRT (sold out, similar HERE)  |  SHORTS  |  SHOES (sold out, similar  HERE & HERE)

 

my outfit:  SHIRT  |  SUNGLASSES  |  JEANS  |  VEST  |  SHOES  |  BACKPACK

jett's outfit:  SHIRT (sold out, similar HERE)  |  SHORTS  |  SHOES (sold out, similar  HERE & HERE)

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I had the best intentions of making our Saturday productive but instead we didn't get ready until 4.  We went to dinner with some really great friends and hit the park on the way home.  This kid is on the move! I swear every new stage is my favorite but right now is really, really fun. He loves to explore, anything with water and he's all about it, and he LOVES to dance. 

We are having so much fun watching him learn new things and seeing his little/big personality develop!

xoxo, Courtney

and a quick iPhone pic because... that face!

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and, of course, the not so glamorous phase of tantrums

Camping

my outfit:  hat  |  cover-up ($20!)  |  shoes

jett's outfit:  hat  |  trunks

adam's outfit:  shirt  |  trunks

turquoise towel  |  yellow towel

hat  |  trunks

hat  |  cover-up ($20!)  |  shoes

hat  |  trunks

turquoise towel  |  yellow towel

hat  |  trunks

shirt  |  trunks

turquoise towel  |  yellow towel

his suit  |  her suit

my outfit:  hat  |  cover-up ($20!)  |  shoes

jett's outfit:  hat  |  trunks

adam's outfit:  shirt  |  trunks

turquoise towel  |  yellow towel

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We do the same trip every 4th of July and it seems like it gets better every time we go.  Kids make everything so much better! Jett went to the aquarium with my mom for Shark Week and got himself a couple shark tattoos that he was able to showoff on our trip, he was looking pretty tough (obviously).  We love this trip because there is no glitz, no glam, no plan, and nothing we HAVE to do.  We camp, play in the river, go to the pool, eat tons of treats, and play a ton of cards.  

Every time Jett does something I think to myself, "I hope I never forget that". Yet, I'm the worlds worst at taking photos. I always get caught up in the moment and then wish later that I had gotten it on camera.  Luckily we remembered the camera and documented one of our favorite trips. 

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This week I am the Guest Editor over on Brickyard Buffalo (fun!)  I got to handpick all my favorite shops and (if they wanted) have them featured at a discounted price.  I always love sharing my favorite shops, because I love supporting other families doing what we do. 

Do me a solid and check out my picks?! I'd also love to hear your favorite shops?

xoxo, Courtney

All My Love

 

my outfit: SHIRT | SHORTS | SANDALS | PURSE | SUNGLASSES | SUIT TOP

adam's outfit: SHIRT | SHORTS | SUNGLASSES | SANDALS

jett's outfit: SHIRT | SHORTS | SANDALS

photos by: Ashlee Brooke Photography

 

 

 

 

my outfit: SHIRT | SHORTS | SANDALS | PURSE | SUNGLASSES | SUIT TOP

adam's outfit: SHIRT | SHORTS | SUNGLASSES | SANDALS

jett's outfit: SHIRT | SHORTS | SANDALS 

 

We are in total chaos around here. Nobody move, it's the worst! We built our home 6 years ago and are now saying goodbye.  It's weird how emotional it can be to let go of some 2x4's. In those 6 years so many things changed for us... we brought home a dog, Adam became a Police Officer, I had cervical cancer, I quit my dream job and dove into Mindy Mae's Market, we brought Jett home, the list goes on.. But, we are so excited for what's next!

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These two guys make up my whole world. With the move happening, the last two nights we've been camping out with no furniture.  We thought it would be such a headache, but we've had so much fun! Moving is the pits, so spending my nights rolling around the floor, playing tag, and hide & seek without any obstructions has been a blast.  It makes me realize how little the "things" in life actually mean and how all of my happiness comes from this "little" family of mine.

 

xoxo, Courtney

My little dream team...

 

 We were lucky enough to hit a huge milestone last year, and with that came reward! 

We promised the office that once we hit that goal.. to Hawaii we would go!

We spent six nights on Kauai in the most beautiful home (more about that later).

 

Our staff pours their heart and souls into Mindy Mae's and it's so rewarding to celebrate their successes.  My little dream team isn't half bad either...

 

 

my outfit: DRESS \\ (it's $30!)

 

adam's outfit: SHIRT | SHORTS | SUNGLASSES \\ (shirt & shorts are on SALE!)

 

jett's outfit: SHIRT | PANTS (similar) | HAT | SHOES \\ (originally his outfit was from here, sold out online)

(You can't see his shoes, but I've linked them here, he gets compliments on them like CRAZY! - they also come in blue)

photos by: Ashlee Brooke Photography

xoxo, Courtney