This should be on your Colorado Bucketlist!

Its been on ours for a few summers! But summers always fly by SO fast especially when traveling like we have been, but when I asked Jasper what he wanted to do for this 11th birthday, THIS is what he chose, and can you blame him? It looks So fun! 

Here's a little information from Copper mountain!

Summer days are family days at Copper Mountain. Race around Summit County's only go kart track, ride a rugged scooter around the village, jump for joy on our bungee jump or invoke your inner Happy Gilmore on our mini golf course. We've got fun covered!

INSIDERS TIP:
Kids Night Out on Fridays and Saturdays-5:30-10:00pm. Free when you spend $30 in the village

June 9th - September 1st

1) Copper Campfire and Fireworks - Every Saturday night- roast s'mores, while you hear campfire-style family friendly guitarist.

2) Summer Family Friendly Events Galore- including Mac and Cheese Fest - see our event calendar

And the amazing part, my Readers Save $20 Off Copper Mountain Summer Activities
Summer Activity Passes: Bungee, wrecktangle, go-kart, zip-line, mini golf, hydro bike, rocky mountain alpine coaster, bumper boats, and climbing wall.... Save $20 off Summer Season Pass $139.... Save $10 off Summer Day Pass $69.... Save $2 off a Summer Activity $15.... Visit Coppercolorado.com for information.... Valid 06/08/18 - 09/15/18 Coupon Code:10443


Click here to see lodging options: http://visitcoppermountain.com/explore-copper/where-stay

We will be going in in less than two weeks and I'll make sure to update when we go!

Giveaway! Big Bounce America

Okay I'm Really excited about this giveaway guys! And super excited to take my family as a Summer kick off on the last day of school! How's that for a 'schools out for the summer celebration!' Beats the ice cream and park we normally do by Miles!

Okay now for the fun details, if you have seen these videos of Big Bounce America trending on Facebook then I know you are going to want to go also! I've been seeing them forever, and as soon as I found out they were coming to Denver I may have screeched in excitement a little bit. 

The Big Bounce America is definitely not your average bounce house. Kids and grown ups of all ages are invited to get big-air on the basketball court, compete against one another on an obstacle course, and plummet from a giant slide into a massive ball pit outside the main structure.Sounds amazing right?  On top of that theres also  a professional DJ,  at the center of the bounce house, spins a carefully curated soundtrack with nightclub-quality sound, lights and even blasts of confetti. The Big Bounce America is more than just a bounce house, it's a bouncing festival for all ages; shoes off, party on!

In addition to the record-breaking main bounce house, you will find Bounce Village which features additional bounce structures, including a four-piece inflatable obstacle course, a giant ball pit, a massive slide, and a separate bounce house for the little bouncers. Bounce Village adds 10,000 square feet to The Big Bounce America, bringing the grand total to 20,000 square feet of inflatable fun!

The world’s biggest bounce house ever assembled is making its way across the  country through November of 2018, visiting 29 states and 59 major cities. Featuring  10,000 square feet of inflatable elation, The Big Bounce America is the most  memorable, exciting experience of the year! Sure, kids will fall in love with the giant candy colored structure, but the adult-only night sessions are what make this event so special. How fun would the adults only session be if you don't have kiddos to bring along? Or make it a date night, you don't even need to tell the kids ;) 

Okay now for the Really exciting part!Big bounce America is  giving away TWO sets of FOUR tickets to one of YOU! And you don't even need to be local to enter, because they are traveling the country! Just some of the other cities they will be in this year : Raleigh NC, Washington DC, Salt Lake City, UH, Multiple cities in California, New York...and so many more! Check it out here and see if Big Bounce America is coming to your city! 

Alright, to enter, just leave a comment here below with what city you would love to win tickets to (with your name)! That simple, for other ways to enter, go on over to Facebook and enter there as well Andinstagram to increase your chances! I'll have my non partial 3 year old select TWO winners on Tuesday! 

*Thanks Big Bounce America for the tickets for my family and the ones to give away to you guys! 

Soccer Camp

Looking for something for your soccer lovers to do this summer? British Soccer Camp has the answer!

I've blogged before about being excited to try them out, but unfortunately with moving the one we could do was too far, but we are super excited to try them this summer! They even have a camp for ALL three of my kiddos at the same time and place! That Never happens!! 

A little about British Soccer camps..

British Soccer Camps are the most popular soccer camp in the US. With an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players ages 3-18, The British Soccer Camp provide boys and girls with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international expert's right in the heart of their own community. In addition to teaching new skills and improving game performance, each British Soccer Camp provides lessons in character development, cultural education and is the most fun your child can have learning the sport they love!

REGISTER FOR CAMP & GET A JERSEY, BALL, T SHIRT & NEW SKILLS APP AND 20 FREE VIDEOS!
Enroll in the most popular soccer camp in North America! British Soccer Camps have programs for all ages and abilities and feature an innovative curriculum full of skills, drills, and thrills! Register now and you will not only get your free British Soccer game jersey (value $34.95) shipped to you for free immediately, but you will also get our brand new skill development App and 20 videos to help your child practice at home. Your soccer ball, T-shirt & poster will be given out at camp. USE CODE BSC18 at check out to get free shipping.
To Enroll: https://www.challengersports.com/british-soccer/

Ice Castle!

As soon as I saw that the Ice Castle was coming to Colorado I May have squealed like a 5 year old girl..just maybe. We have plans to go up soon and make a weekend out of it and I'm SO excited! Ive wanted to visit the Ice Hotel in Sweden for years, so this will do till I can make it over there in the winter!

Heres a little info about the Colorado ice castle!

WHAT: Elaborate, acre-sized castle in Dillon, CO made entirely from ice. One of four Ice Castles in the United States.
WHERE: Dillon, CO
WHEN: Tickets On Sale Now!
VISUALS: -- Amazing ice formations including icicle-dripped archways, canyons, caverns, and ice-carved tunnels.

-- Attraction includes an interactive winter playground with ice slides, thrones, fountains, and maze-like passages.
-- Kids and families can zip down ice slides, crawl through tunnels, and explore different icy rooms in the stunning Narnia-like wonderland.
-- Experience the natural brilliant blue tones of the ice during the day, or see ever-changing, colorful LED-lights embedded in the ice twinkle to music at night. Built by hand and made from more than 20,000,000 pounds of ice, the Ice Castles in Dillon, CO are pure, unforgettable family fun!

Find all of the details for your visit: IceCastles.com

And now for some exciting news!
My readers get to save off admission! Fun and Unique experience with your family at Amazing Ice Castles! Save 15% off tickets using promo code "happykids"

Canvas on Demand Review

Last month I talked a little about Canvas on Demand, and last week we got our canvas! We wasted NO time in getting it up on on the wall, bringing us one step closer to completing our gallery wall! Maybe in 2018?

I always talk about how printing your pictures is important (seriously, go print your pictures!) but theres just something special about making your pictures comes to life with getting them on canvas. 

I chose a picture I took of the kiddos a this fall, and I'm in Love with it on canvas! The quality is Amazing. Love love it and highly recommend! It would make a great present for any loved ones in your life!

Canvas on Demand

Being a photographer, having prints up on my walls is Super important. I always encourage my clients, GET THOSE PHOTOS PRINTED! Canvases are the Best way to bring your pictures to life! Which is why I'm super excited to work with Canvas On Demand.

Canvas On Demand has awesome gifts for everyone on your list! Based in Raleigh, NC,

@canvasondemand has everything you need to get your shopping done early.

They offer more than just canvas prints. From incredible photo-to-canvas art for parents, Coloring Canvas for kids, and customizable photo gifts, including ornaments & more, Canvas On Demand can help with your holiday haul.

For a limited time, they're offering my readers a whopping 60% off your entire order at Canvas On Demand with code USFAM. Select from canvas prints and more! Valid until 12/12/17. #mycanvasondemand https://www.canvasondemand.com/?coupon=usfam

Who else will be getting some canvases for your loved ones this holiday season? 

Sun Tail Mermaid

The other night Tindra was playing mermaid in the bath tub and stopped suddenly to say 'Mom can we one day get me a real mermaid tail?' She's been talking about it since seeing a 'mermaid' at the hot springs in Glenwood Springs over Fall break. So when I got the email promotion about a mermaid tail naturally I jumped on it! Heres a little information from Sun Tail Mermaid!


Make your little girls dream come true! Sun Tail Mermaid has created the world's best swimmable mermaid tails and mermaid flippers. Their mermaid tails are soft, comfortable, and come in a wide variety of designs and colors. They are made of high quality swimsuit fabric with 4-way stretch.

Sun Tail Mermaid's monofins are extremely comfortable and virtually unbreakable. Their patented monofin is several steps ahead of everyone else in engineering, durability, comfort, and functionality. The propulsion and control is exceptional. The monofins come in a wide range of beautiful colors, so you can match your mermaid tails or look amazing wearing it alone.

If you have a little girl in your life who wants to be a mermaid for Christmas check out this discount code! 
10% discount - Receive a 10% discount on your order at www.SunTailMermaid.com by using coupon code: BestGiftEver

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Elitch Gardens Fright Fest

We Love to visit Elitch gardens every summer to spend a day on the rides and in the water park, but we have yet to go during the fall! This year I'm super excited to do fright fest! I've heard amazing things, and I'll be sure to update after our visit!

A little info about it if you are wanting to plan a visit and even a discount for you all!

In October, Elitch Gardens transforms into Family By Day and Fright By Night, plus all your favorite Theme Park rides. Don't miss out on five weekends of scary fun at Colorado's largest Halloween event!
Open Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays from September 29 through October 29, 2017.
Fridays: 6-10 PM / Saturdays: 12-10 PM / Sundays: 12-9 PM
My Readers Enjoy Exclusive Discount Tickets for Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Parks 
at http://www.elitchgardens.com/coloradokids/

Let me know if you check it out! 

Colorado Pumpkin Patch

We are obsessed with all things fall related over here and I'm getting SO excited for all the fall activities on our list. Since moving further south we have been looking for a new patch to become 'ours' and I can't wait to check this one out! Heres some info!


The Colorado Pumpkin Patch is celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2017 with a new location! You'll find all of our fun outdoor games, 80-foot slide, jump pillow, hayrides, kid's maze, cornbox, animals, gourd launcher and more behind the Sky Cliff Center at 4600 E. Hwy 86 in Castle Rock.

We're open Sept. 23-Oct. 29. Mon-Wed from 9a-1p. Thurs-Sun from 9am-5pm, with pony rides and face painting offered on these 4 days. Concessions available everyday. No pets, please.

See our website for ticket prices (generally $8.50-$11). A season pass is your best value at $20, which gives you unlimited access to the patch for more than a month, PLUS a free bottled water and pumpkin valued at $5. Call for group/school/birthday rates.
Free $1 drink (with paid admission) at Colorado Pumpkin Patch - Grab a soda, bottled water, flavored tea or other drink valued at $1 from our concession stand when you pay regular admission. Valid for up to four (4) admissions. Not valid with other offers or coupons.
http://usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?regionid=75&bid=13443&dealid=3356 .@usfg
I'll for sure be sharing some more once we go!

Ozeri INSTAVAC

Just want to quickly share this product that looks super amazing, I'll be sure to do a full review after I test it out!

Ozeri INSTAVAC Nesting Food Storage Container Set .

Instant vacuum freshness without pumps, motors or confusing parts; Simply press down on the lid and air is forced out via the one-way valve.
Patented valve removes excess air to reduce naturally occurring bacteria; It also releases pressure to prevent spills and splatters in microwaves.
Wave pattern on bottom of each container keeps cut fruit and vegetables elevated from water and juices.
Handy date dial allows you to record when food was first stored and monitor days kept in the refrigerator.
BPA-free, stain-resistant, shatter-proof and as transparent as glass; Freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe; Satisfaction guaranteed.
Order Today - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JM3VFVE

Has anyone used one before? 

DNA Testing with GPS Origins

A couple months ago I had the opportunity to send my DNA into GPS Origins to have them test it. I've always wanted to do this, so naturally I jumped at the opportunity. 

They sent me a kit and all I had to do what take some cheek swabs with the large Q-tips they sent and mail it back and wait patiently for a few weeks!

Here's a little science lesson for those of us who don't get how this whole gene mapping works. 

So what I learned was my family is from Sweden (which I obviously already knew given my dad was born and raised there, but what I didn't know was that my ancestors actually traveled to Iceland and settled Iceland. My dad always joked we were Vikings, but turned out my ancestors actually were Vikings. Crazy huh? My ancestors also settled the Orkney Islands ( islands off the coast of Scotland settled by Scandinavian vikings) about 6000 years ago! So amazing to have that knowledge! 

When we moved to the US from Sweden, my first big school project was to research and dress up as Leif Ericsson (funny side note, there were only two girls on the list to chose from, and I got to choose first because I had literally Just moved here, and I thought I was picking one of the girl names, because from where I sat, and my terrible eyes I thought it said Leah...so yeah I thought I was picking one of the girl names to dress up as, and the whole class assumed I picked the viking because I had just moved from Sweden.) I have a picture somewhere of me dressed in fur, with aluminum horns coming out of a helmet as a viking. Turns out that picture isn't that far of a stretch! 

I've always known I'm Swedish on my dads side and Italian and Swedish from my moms side. But I also found out that my ancestors were from Sardinia, Greece, Albania, and The Balkans! I want to go got all of these places so badly, and walk the same places my ancestors did thousands of years ago. Wouldn't that be amazing? 

I want to figure out some way to get all this information up on a little map for the kids so they can see where part of their DNA comes from, now we just need to do Drew's so they can have both sides! 

Ice Scraper

I JUST discovered this new car scraper. I wish I would have had it this morning! I was out scraping my car with my old driver license as Drew accidentally took my ice scraper (thanks for That babe) 

Some information from their website!

If you're tired of scraping your windows the old fashioned way, then join the Scrape-A-Round movement. You will secure your family's safety, access new gift ideas and scrape your windows cleaner in half the time with the world's best windshield ice scraper. View the Scrape-A-Round action http://youtu.be/baHi-litcD8

The Scrape-a-round is a brilliant feat of ice scraping engineering. The simple explanations why Scrape-A-Round is the best ice scraper are as follows, Scrape-A-Round is the:
Best ice scraper because of the softer plastic, allows the scraper to conform to the window curvature! Find out more information: http://www.scrapearound.com/
18" of ice scraping surface.
The comfortable grasp provides relief for the arthritic or carpal syndrome sufferer.
Direct pressure to the window, no pressure lost through the ice scraper!
The circular rotational motion of ice scraper.
Double ice scraper action, leading edge and trailing edge.
Multi functional, remove the cap and it doubles as a funnel. 
This scrapes windows frost and ice free in half the time!
Makes the perfect gift for the Holidays! 
http://www.scrapearound.com/


My readers get to save! Get FREE Shipping at scrape around / Use code LU8FBEZREU2 at checkout.  


I can think of several people in my life who this would be a great Christmas gift for!

Let me know if you check it out, I will too!

Swedish Feta Stuffed Meatballs

Last summer when our Swedish friends where here visiting, Sofie made the best dinners for us. I would be with the kids at soccer practice and walk into a delicious meals waiting for us. After having them here I really started to get the whole Sisterwife thing. I mean, if they are going to make dinner for me on crazy nights..I get it sister wives, I get it. 

When  Jones Creek Beef  asked me share a recipe using their ground beef I thought it was the perfect time to try out one of the delicious meals Sofie made while here.

In Swedish its called biffar, which I guess translate to steak, but when I think of steak I think of something entirely different, so I'm going to call these Swedish Feta Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound Jones Creek Beef 

2 table spoons onion powder of 1/2 chopped yellow onion ( I used powder)

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

4-5 tablespoons bread crumbs (add more if it doesn't form well) 

salt/pepper/garlic powder 

feta cheese, I used one small container for the meatballs and the feta sauce I made to serve with it

Mix all the ingredients except the feta together in a large bowl. Then form the meat mixture into large meatballs, they will shrink down some. Once I had the size I wanted them to be I flattened them a bit in my hand so they looked like hamburgers, grabbed a big chunk of feta and pressed it into a meat, then formed a ball around the feta so the feta is in the middle. 

Then stick the meatballs in a pan on medium heat and turn gently every few minutes so they don't fall apart. Mine took about 20 minutes before they were cooked all the way through. 

Serve with a salad, potatoes and a yummy little feta dip which is just feta and sour cream mixed together. So good! The kids even asked for left overs for lunch the next day. 

White Water Rafting!

White Water Rafting is one of those Colorado things Drew and I have been saying we are going to do for a decade now. But I can't to it while pregnant (that knocks of three summers) and its usually a half day adventure and I basically don't leave my kiddos for more than 1-2 hours the first year it seems like so that takes care of at least 1-2 more summers...but this summer I think is finally the year!

I was send an email about American Adventure with the following information to share with my readers if any of you guys in Colorado is also interested! 

Your next great Colorado Adventure starts here! Offering whitewater rafting trips on Colorado's most popular river, horseback trail rides along the Continental Divide, guided ATV tours throughout the High Country, and Ziplining over rugged Colorado canyons. Let us help you plan the vacation of a lifetime. Call 719-395-2409 or book online at http://www.americanadventure.com

If we actually line up a sitter and get to go through with this I'll make sure to share! Wouldn't it be super fun to do a go pro video of it?!?

Nowvel Photobook!

Hi my name is Darlene and I take too many pictures. 

And never print them.

Seriously it's bad. Every year I say I'm going to print lots and lots of pictures, even just a tiny fraction of the pictures I've taken, and it never happens. When Jasper was a baby I printed EVERYTHING. We seriously have at least 10 full photo albums from his first two years of life. And basically nothing after that. It's just so expensive to print pictures when you want to print a billion. And its a big project to sit down and decide what to print. But I'm a photographer, I encourage my clients to get those pictures printed and on the wall or in a photo album...can you say, hypocrite? I have a bunch of frames ready for a wall gallery when we move this summer, so I'm GOING to get better at printing pictures!

Luckily though Nowvel has a solution for getting pictures off your phone and into your home. They contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I wanted to check out their new (free!) app and make a photo book. I jumped at the chance, but then took forever to getting around to actually doing it because of spring break and sick kids. I thought it was going to take forever and I just didn't have the time. Finally I sat down with my coffee after putting Soren down for a nap and taking the big kids to school...and literally 20 minutes later I had a book ready to go! It took basically NO time at all and was super simple. 

I decided to make a photo book of our European Vacation in 2014, and guys, I'm So impressed with how it turned out! 

They are 20 pages and you can choose how many images you want, you can even add text to the pictures! Printed on a stiff board book. Did I mention how impressed I am with the quality? Now I need to go make one for every vacation! How perfect would that be? And maybe after almost 6 years I should make one for our wedding pictures so I have some of them printed somewhere...

These would make an amazing mothers day present! 

These books printed are only $20, and for the next 30 days you guys can get $5 off your photo books by using the code CMAMMATALES! I'll be taking advantage of this deal as well! 

Age Spacing

Linnea and I were talking last week about different things we wanted to blog about, and came up with some topics we want the other person to blog about. Fun huh?

So Linnea's first topic for me to blog about is the age spacing between our children and why we chose the age gaps we did.

Jasper is almost 9, Tindra will be 4 next month and Soren just turned 1. 

So given the fact that we were 20 when we got pregnant with Jasper you can probably figure that he wasn't exactly planned. Wanted and loved very much from the start? Yes. But not planned on at that point in our life. 

After we had him, and his rather traumatic birth I wasn't even positive I wanted more children. Till he was about 2, then I realized I definitely wanted more. And I wanted a lot more! But we wanted Drew to finish college first, and to get married. 

I never had a desire to have my children super close in age together. 3-4 years seemed (and has been) perfect for us and what we have continued now for our 3 kiddos. 

Having that age gap (4.5 between Jasper and Tindra and just under 3 between Tindra and Soren) has given me lots of one on one time with each child during that super demanding first couple of years. By the time I had Tindra, Jasper was in preschool and I had a couple of hours a week with just Tindr. Then he started full time kindergarten in the fall. And when I had Soren, Tindra started preschool a few months later and I get those 6 hours a week with just Soren. 

Another benefit for their spacing, is by the time I've had another one, the older one(s) are more independent. They were each potty trained, dressed themselves (at their insistence) and could play by themselves for a while. During those first few months and nursing around the clock I was able to set the older ones up with an activity to keep them at least momentarily occupied. 

Another pro for us for having the age gap we do, is we were able to really involve the older ones i the whole process. Shopping for new baby, going to doctors appointments (Tindra went with me to all but one of my OB appointments with Soren) going to the ultrasound appointments to see baby on screen. They both got it and were so involved and excited! They were the first ones we told at about 9 weeks after a good ultrasound, and they were the first to meet their new brother. We didn't share names with anyone either time till Jasper (and Jasper and Tindra with Sorens birth) was told first. It was important to us that they were involved every step of the way, as they were going to be the most important people in new babies life. 

I'm not sure if this is the case when kids aren't as far apart in age as ours are, but we have never had a second of jealousy bringing a new baby into the house. I was fully expecting it, each time, but I think their age played a big part in that. I feel like they were secure enough with their relationships with both Drew and I, they knew their place in the family, they knew they weren't being replaced by a new baby, maybe because they didn't see themselves as babies anymore? Whatever the reason, we didn't experience any of that and I'm So grateful. I've heard some horror stories of the jealousy! 

Another big bonus that I always mention jokingly but I'm actually Not joking, is by spacing my children out I'm delaying having an 'empty nest'. My youngest is 12 months and I am still already dreading the day that I no longer have children in the house. My husband jokes (or maybe isn't joking?) about being excited for that day. I will tear up in an instant at the thought. Yep tears started right this very second. I can't stand the thought of an empty home. So even if my children only live at home till they are 18, by spacing them out I'm getting 26 years of having children living at home, needing me. I also semi joke that I'm going to have another one in like 6 years... then I'm at like 32 years of kids in home! Thats not in the plan, but a bonus to having your first child a week after your 21st birthday....is that you have time to take a big break and 'come back' to having a baby later on. At least thats what I'm telling myself so I'm not super depressed about Soren turning one a couple weeks ago. 

The only cons I can think of with the spacing we have is we were kind of out of the 'baby stage' before having the next one. Once you are done with diapers, and late night feedings, and having to actually pack a bag to go out the door you forget what that stage is and we have had to dive right back in three separate times now. I can see how having them close together you maybe aren't as phased by doing it all again because you aren't out of it yet. 

The other con is when you have older kids you have a lot of little toys. It just comes with the territory of having kids ages 3+. With Jasper I never had to worry he was going to put something small in his mouth, because we didn't have a bunch of small toys for him to get into. With Tindra and now Soren that's my biggest fears. Tindra has to keep her toys with small parts in her room, and Jasper has to keep his in his room, and Soren doesn't spend time in either of their bedrooms for this reason. But if I'm being completely honest, we think Soren swallowed a bead from Jaspers bracelet once... I'm constantly paranoid they are going to forget or accidentally bring a small piece out into the living room/play room and Sorens grabby little hands will get to it before I do. 

What about you? Whats your spacing between kids? I'm sure every spacing has so many pros and cons! 

Published first at thewanderlustmoms.com my other blog- make sure you check it out!  

British Soccer Camp

Spring Break has started here in Denver! Having Jasper home during the week day has me thinking of things for him to do this summer to keep busy. He's going to be attending a week long sports camp through my SIL's church that he's super excited about, and he's going to be doing a week of Soccer camp as well! 

Here's some information about the soccer camp he's going to be doing, in case you need something to keep your little sports lover busy with as well! They have tons of locations through out the country.

British Soccer Camp is the most popular camp in North America - 150,000 campers! With an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players ages 3-18, British Soccer Camps provide boys and girls with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international expert's right in the heart of their own community. In addition to teaching new skills and improving game performance, each British Soccer Camp provides lessons in character development, cultural education and is the most fun your child can have learning the sport they love!
Enroll you child in a British Soccer Camp today Enroll in British Soccer Camps Today! FREE Water Bottle with code: USFG16 .@ChallengerCamps http://www.challengersports.com/britishsoccercampsmums.aspx .@usfg

He's One!

This has been beyond the fastest year of my life. I literally have no clue where the time has gone. Maybe its because I've been a daze of lack of sleep? Could be it. But really, time flew way too fast. 

I cried putting Soren to bed the other night, his last night before turning 1. I climbed into his crib and laid with him and just sang and cuddled, not wanting the moment to end. 

But it did. And then he woke up and at 7:57 AM yesterday we had a one year old.

Anytime I describe Soren to anyone I just tell them he's the sweetest baby ever. And he really is. I'm sure everyone says that, but I actually MEAN it! He's so sweet, and content, and loves just observing everyone and everything, especially his big brother and sister. 

He loves rolling balls across the floor and then (army crawling) to get hem. 

He loves cuddling. And books. And nursing. 

He loves eating. Everything. I have yet to find anything he doesn't want to eat. 

He had ONE night where he slept all night three nights ago...but then went back to his at least twice a  night still nursing sessions. But I don't even mind. I like the extra cuddles. 

He's just the sweetest little soul and we are all so blessed to have him in our life. 

1 Year old Birthday Wish List

Soren has been helping me make a birthday wish list since his birthday is in just over a week (sob)



I think he needs This car

And These blocks   since everyone in the family is in love with them so we definitely need more!

He's obsessed with balls, so these are on his list.

How fun would this be?

And he definitely NEEDS this bag

What were your favorite gifts for your toddler?