It's Birthday Week.

Just 4 days away. 

I can't believe it. 

The past month has flown by.

Probably because I was in Lake Tahoe for 2 out of the past 4 weeks.

This past trip to Tahoe, when we got there, Luke was still a baby, but while we were there, he started walking. When we left Tahoe a week later, it felt like I was bringing home a toddler instead of a baby.

Our Tahoe trip was great & much needed.

Good to get away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life.

Filled with quality family time and lots of outdoor time enjoying the beautiful sights of Lake Tahoe. 

If you haven't been to Lake Tahoe, you need to go. 

It is so beautiful. So peaceful. So quiet up there. 

 

Wine on the deck. Bliss.

Donuts for breakfast. Why not? It's vacation. 

Hours & Hours of playing Monopoly Jr. (shoot me now) Ha!

Beautiful Views of the Lake from Kevin's mountain bike ride.

Kings Beach. 

I could stare at this view everyday.

Chocolate Dipped Cones.

 

 Teacher Mommy making the girls do workbooks even on vacation. They love them..for now.

 Poolside & Mountain side. Love.

 

My Vacation Essentials.

 Vacation Time = Rum & Coke Time.

 Decisions, Decisions. Sea Salt Caramel Wins. Amazing.

 

More beach days with friends who were also on vacation here.

 Cribbage.

 Relaxing.

 Sandcastle Building.

Happy Place.

 

Good-bye Tahoe. Thanks for the memories.

 Back home & celebrating my older sister's birthday.

Birthday Prep. I got this high chair 2 years ago at a Garage Sale for $20. I got it as a photo shoot prop for friends.

 Never thought I would have another baby to use it on. Can't wait to show you what it looks like with a fresh coat of spray paint!

 

Birthdays are bittersweet, for sure. 

I always get emotional the week of my kid's birthdays.

It's so fun seeing them meet new milestones and become bigger people, but at the same time, I wish they would stay little forever. 

I have been thinking back to last year during this week.

39 weeks pregnant....waiting for our little one to arrive.

So much anticipation & excitement.

Would it be a boy or a girl?

Would our kids be Kate, Claire & Luke?

Or would we be an all girl family with our daughters Kate, Claire & Emma?

Last year during this week, it was over 100 degrees the entire week.

I was was walking miles each day after getting my membranes stripped trying to will this baby out. 

This year, it is only supposed to be in the low 80s all week and I am chasing after a cute little boy who is learning to walk himself. 

What a difference a year makes!