Saturday’s Smiles

Today I'm smiling because: ~B and I are in Chicago!  We love this city and I really want to try to get back here (with the kids) for a new…

Today I'm smiling because: ~L gets to go up-north today!!! It's only for the night, but L is super excited to see his favorite cousin and, of course, his Nana…

Today I'm smiling because: ~L went back to school this week and it was like he'd never missed a beat! And OMG, some little girl in his class colored a…

Today I'm smiling because: ~L, who has strep throat, is feeling much better already! It appears that his illness is going away just as fast as it came and we…

Today I'm smiling because: ~We made it through another week of school! Trust me, this is reason to smile. Kindergarten = hard work for everyone. I'm also (still) smiling because…

Today I'm smiling because: ~We survived the first week of school!  L was BEAT last night and frankly, so was I.  But it was a successful first week of school…

Today I'm smiling because: ~I've been getting back into reading every night and back into couponing and I'm loving it.  It's nice to reconnect with some old hobbies. ~L caught…

Today I'm smiling because: ~The garage sale is going well!!! And at the end of today everything will either be sold or donated and that makes me smile ;). ~L…

Today I'm smiling because: ~L is home!! I know he loves it up there, but I certainly love having him home with us as well. And not to worry, the…

Today I'm smiling because: ~My blog is FINALLY back up and Bluehost swears it's going to stay that way! They (and some other hosting companies) had some crazy problems yesterday…

Today I'm smiling because: ~The Target Summer Clearance has ended and I am quite proud of myself for not going insane and buying 100 bottles of 90% off sunscreen and…

Today I'm smiling because: ~L is having an amazing time up-north and has been playing in the lake, crafting and he even went to the movies where he won the…

Today I'm smiling because: ~I am actually excited for my ipsy bag and Birchbox to arrive this month! I'm usually just meh about ipsy, but this month is looking fabulous!…

Today I'm smiling because: ~We had a great time up-north and everyone should be arriving home today! B is coming home after his race up there (he has a 5K…

Today I'm smiling because: ~B is running the Tough Mudder today! He did one last year (only a few days before WB was born as a matter of fact) in…

Today I'm smiling because: ~My Uncle had heart surgery this week and it went as good as good as the doctors could have hoped for!  Oh, and I am also…

Today I'm smiling because: ~B is having a great time at Bonnaroo and the boys and I are having a great time together here. B hasn't traveled in forever, and…

Today I'm smiling because: ~B got picked for the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run! They only allow 500 runners and it's a lottery system, so it's kind of a big…

Today I'm smiling because: ~It's Memorial Day weekend!! The (un)official start to summer is HERE! Yay! And the weather seems like it's going to be okay. Sunny. Warm'ish. It could…

Today I'm smiling because: ~I had a great week away with my family! You may have figured out I was gone from my Instragram pictures, but I didn't want to…