Harper's Birthday Getaway

 Happy Birthday Harper!! Harper turned 10 on February 10! How is she 10? Time flies by so fast. She had a great day! Started the morning off with waffles for breakfast. She opened her presents from us and got a iPod touch and the kiddos gave her a big comfy sweatshirt and a hat she wanted! We had our family over that night for dinner and cake! Harper requested chicken broccoli ziti from Ricardi's and ice cream cake! It was the easiest birthday dinner ever! She wanted an arts and crafts party theme! We got canvas for the family to paint which was fun! It was a great night! 

The next morning we packed up the car and headed to North Conway for the weekend. We left super early in the morning and got to North Conway around 10 am. We couldn't check in till around 12ish so we drove around and walked through the town! We had lunch at Muddy Moose and got penny candy from Zebs. Once we checked into the hotel we had some quite time. We then headed down to the game room in the hotel and spent 20 dollars on playing lots of games! After the 20 bucks was gone we walked over to the outlets and did a little window shopping. Brett and the kids got some clothes at Under Armor. We then went back to the hotel and changed for dinner. We went to Barley and Salt for an early dinner since we were going to the ice castles that night. We had great dinner. They had mac and cheese for Hudson, so he was super happy about that. After dinner we went back to the hotel to get change and bundle up for the ice castles. It ended up being about an hour drive and the kiddos all fell asleep on the way there. We had to go through the Kancamagus Highway so it was lots of windy roads, kind of creepy during the night!! We arrived at the Ice Castles a bit early but were able to get in and it was busy!! We had fun walking through them, we went tubing, and got hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies. The ice castles were beautiful and lots of fun for all of us! It was a busy day for us so every one crashed as soon as we got back to the hotel. 

On Saturday we all slept in till around 8. That never happens for me! We got ready and went to Peaches for breakfast. We got there at a good time because the wait started to get very long once we left! After breakfast we walked around the town again and then went on a train ride. Hudson loved it and so did the girls, but it kind of made me motion sick! After the train we got lunch. The kiddos and I got Chipotle and Brett got Dairy Queen. We walked through the outlets again, why not they were just outside of our hotel! On Saturday afternoon we had planned a sleigh ride at Nestlebrook farm. It was lots of fun! The place was really pretty, it was a bit warmer that day so everything was melting and it was very slushy!! After the sleigh ride we went to dinner to a place that I can't remember the name of!! It was really good! We ended the night back at the hotel room and watched a movie! 

Sunday morning we woke up and packed up our stuff and went back to Peaches again for breakfast. This time we had to wait about 30 mins since it was Sunday and we got there a little later than on Saturday! After breakfast we walked through the town one more time and then headed home. On our way home it was starting to snow. Our car started to not drive right. The transmission started to go! Luckily we got home and were able to get our car over to Uncle Marks on Monday. It needs a new transmission! Ugh I hate cars. We are going to get a new one though, but there isn't anything out there! 

Time to get ready for work, but I will leave you with some pictures from our weekend away! Have a great day! 

xoxo, 
Erika  

What a Bust of a Storm

 Happy Tuesday! The kiddos only have one more week left of summer. We have a busy couple of nights coming up. Harper is touring her new school today where Mollie already goes. Wednesday night is Uncle John's birthday, and Thursday is the Soccer Meet and Greet for the fall season! It is just getting us prepared to be back to school next week!

I have been off the last couple of days to spend time with the kiddos before school starts. We had a great weekend! We were suppose to get a Hurricane that turned into a Tropical Storm and then it just fizzled out by the time it got to us. It was ok that it did fizzle out, at least we were prepared. Bought all the food, made sure we had flashlights and candles, and then made sure all the electronics were charged if we did lose power. We did end up losing power for a couple of hours but it was during the day so it wasn't that bad. Other than the storm being a bust on Sunday the rest of the weekend was nice! 

Lets start with what we did on Thursday. We did a target, hobby lobby, and chick fil a run!! Mollie had soccer practice Thursday night and while she was at that Harper, Hudson and I went to the grocery store to get prepared for the storm on Sunday. Friday morning was spent preparing the outside for the storm and then we went to Silvershell beach in Marion in the afternoon with my mom and my godmother. Harper went to her friend's house. Friday night was made for a charcuterie board for dinner, followed with ice cream, checking out the harbor watching all the boats coming out of the water in preparation for the Storm. What a lot of work for a storm that didn't happen! We ended the night with a movie night and watched the new Paw Patrol Movie. Everyone loved it! 

Of course we needed a few things for Fall from Hobby Lobby!

The most addicting candy for movie night

Saturday was spent picking up around the house and then we went to the beach till around 8 pm. We didn't want the day to end and high tide was around 8 so the kids wanted to stay to swim at night! We grabbed pizza and enjoyed dinner down at the beach. It was such a fun time with the kiddos! We swam up the river a few times and have some cuts from the oyster shells to remember the time! 

I woke up on Sunday ready to weather the storm, but first I had to go get more cream for my coffee!!! Hudson and I headed to the grocery store and it was pretty quite. Afterwards we all went for a ride to check out the waves and see what the storm was doing, but it was doing a bunch of nothing! I'm so grateful that the storm didn't happen because it could have been really bad!! The rest of the day was spent hanging out, we lost power for a bit and I took a nap! Had a nice family dinner and we were all in bed by 9. 

Yesterday, was spent being a bit lazy in the morning. I did get to wash the bed sheets and pick up around the house. After lunch we went for a bike ride and stopped by Nonni's. The rest of the day we all just hung around. 

Today is a busy day. I have to do a few things for work this morning and then we are going to get haircuts and Harper's school tour is this afternoon. Maybe we can take an afternoon nap before that! I didn't sleep well last night! Ok got to go and get the play dough for Hudson! Have a great day! 

xoxo, 
Erika

Sprinkled with Love!

Sprinkled with Love!

We are so excited that we are adding a new cousin to the crew!! Baby Eloise is due to arrive in September. My mom and I threw a Baby Sprinkle for Carly this past month to celebrate Baby Eloise. We had planned for a luncheon, but of course it was one of the hottest days of the summer. It was such a nice time with family and friends. 

We had sandwiches from The Shipyard Bakery along with a few different salads to go with it! 

We had set up the tables to be a big table so that we could all be together and enjoy everyone's company. The table set up was perfect!! Love the flowers from my mom's garden. 

After we had lunch my sister opened the gifts. Baby Eloise was so spoiled! It also amazes me how much baby products have changed in just about four to five years!! We ended the afternoon with cupcakes which I didn't get a picture of! I need to be better at taking more pictures. My mom made candles as the favor for each guest! They were so cute and smelled wonderful! I will leave you with the kiddos at the Sprinkle sitting at the kids table! Hudson went off with my dad since it was only girls! xoxo, Erika