Vegas We just returned from Las Vegas. With our entire family. Yes, you heard me correctly. We brought the twins and Mr. B on my birthday trip to Vegas...and we had a great time! When I told people I was headed to Vegas to celebrate my big birthday, I got all the normal responses of excitement. Then, when I told them we were bringing the kids, they looked at me like I was a … [Read more...]
A Rare syndrome, Nova’s follow-up story
Rare Syndrome When you hear statistics like 1 in 3000, or words like "extremely rare," you think it will never happen to you or your family. However, when you've gone through something like premature birth or a NICU stay, you find out that "rare" isn't always as rare as you think. Before I had my twins at 25 weeks, I had never met another premature baby or even known what … [Read more...]
Party Decorations inspired by Dr. Seuss
Party Decorations I love making party decorations. I love coming up with ideas, shopping for everything, and working on them at night while unwinding from the day. It was lots of fun making all the party decorations for the twins' 4th NICUversary. You've seen a few of the party pictures, and you've heard all about the food, so now it's time to share the rest of the Dr. … [Read more...]
Party Food inspired by Dr. Seuss
Party Food Party food should be fun, right? Well, what is more fun than Dr. Seuss inspired party food? Nothing! Today, I'm sharing all the fun appetizers and desserts we served at our NICUversary. I plan our parties in the middle of the afternoon, so we just serve snacks and treats. And cake, of course. There is always cake! At least some of the party food always … [Read more...]
Summer 2016 Bucket List Check
Summer 2016 Summer 2016 is quickly coming to a close. I honestly didn't remember what I had put on our Summer 2016 bucket list, so when I looked back at the old post, I was pleasantly surprised. We accomplished almost everything without even knowing it. Take the boys to their First Brewer’s Baseball Game (They all loved it! Plus, we also went to their first Packer's … [Read more...]
