What a weekend in Waterloo, Iowa. With the extreme heat in the forecast, Blake, Willow, and I made the trip while the boys stayed home with Grandma and Grandpa. As much as they would’ve loved to come, they definitely would have been miserable in those temperatures. Friday morning kicked off with individual competition. This was…

We spent the day in Sioux Falls at the Air National Guard Base for the Sioux Falls Air Show, and it was an unforgettable experience. The boys loved exploring the aircraft on display and spending time in the activity area, but the highlight of the day was watching the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Thanks to…

Our second summer side quest took us on another adventure to places none of us had explored before. This time, Bodhi, Leo, and I loaded up the car and headed toward Sica Hollow State Park, Nicollet Tower, and, of course, a very important final destination—the Purple Cow in Webster for ice cream. Neither of the…

One of my favorite things about this summer has been how full our yard has become. At almost any given time, there are a few extra boys hanging around our house. The soccer net is almost never empty, and if they’re not kicking a ball around, they’re making up some new neighborhood game that somehow…

If there was ever a weekend that perfectly captured summer at the lake, this was it. The fun began on the 3rd of July, when we spent the day at the lake with the Cramonds and Will. It was one of those perfect summer days filled with sunshine, boat rides, swimming, and plenty of time…

This summer, Bodhi, Leo, and I decided to do something a little different. Instead of filling every day with plans, we created our own “Side Quest” series. The idea is simple: pick a place we’ve never been before that’s close enough for a day trip, hop in the car, and see where the adventure takes…

The boys finally both played in the same town for a weekend of soccer! The weekend started a little earlier for Bodhi, who headed to Fargo ahead of the rest of us to meet up with friends for a downtown watch party to cheer on Team USA in their World Cup match. He had fun…

This year’s dance recital looked a little different for Willow! After recovering from an elbow injury and juggling an already packed schedule, Willow made the difficult decision to scale back her classes at Rachel Peterson Dance Studio this season. Instead of multiple routines, recital night featured just one dance. While it may have been shorter…

After a week of preparation, Chris and Sara’s wedding day had finally arrived! There was something especially meaningful about watching the day unfold after spending so much time helping prepare for it. The backyard had been transformed into a beautiful venue, with lights overhead, flowers everywhere you looked, and family and friends gathered to celebrate.…

As wedding week continued, our days became a mix of hard work and excitement as we helped Chris and Sara prepare for their big day. Their backyard was already beautiful, but it took a lot of hands to transform it into a wedding venue. We spent hours pulling weeds, trimming, cleaning, hauling supplies, hanging what…