Another Year Down

HAPPY 29th to me!

It seems to be a tradition of mine to go bowling on my birthday so of course we did that.
I am definitely a creature of habit.

To celebrate my birthday this year I decided to have crabs and for the first time right from the shell.
I had planned to go last year but we were rained out.
This year it was perfect weather for their outdoor restaurant and we all had a lot of fun.
I was so proud of the kids for being... okay well they were okay. Bella even tried some and liked it she said, although she gets caught up in the hype so I am not sure her true feelings but she was such a sweetheart.
Syd gave us a few chase scares per the norm lately.
And Connor was picky as usual. But he did want to try shucking the crabs.
It was such a fun activity and first timer for all of us, except maybe my parents.
While we live in Maryland I have this ticking clock in my head that says do it all, enjoy it and experience it all so that when we leave one day in the future there are no regrets.
So I love being able to use birthdays and such as chances to check my little Maryland/East Coast Bucket list items off. 

• sheakaymarieBirthdays are kinda awesome. #thanksall #especiallyyoubabe best husband ever 😘😘😘. #marylandbluecrabs🦀 @ #mayscrabshack were delish! #happybirthdaytome #connorlincoln loved crackin but wouldn't taste. #bellamarie was in crab ❤️. #sydneymae ran wild. #piperscarletwas fascinated. This was all seriously fun! I'm so lucky.

And Ed's Chocolate Cheesecake with Ganache did not disappoint. It is making my mouth water as we speak.

One of my favorite parts about my birthday is eating cake the next few days for breakfast and NOT sharing! Mmmmm!

Just another Sunday... and a pinkie

• 
  
• Sunday night:
• sheakaymarieThis girl. She's our wildest, toughest, and happiest. After getting her pinkie slammed in the closet by #bellamarie she literally perked up within minutes she now, just a couple days later, insists us take off the bandage so her new pink nail will grow.
•  #sydneymae #goodbyepinkienail#pleasegrowbackpinkandfast

Guess Who?

• sheakaymarieOne of our favorite after-school games; she picks the same girl every time making it easy on Mom! #bellamarie#shesobsessedwithsusan #guesswho#childhoodmemories

Insta Shout Out

The mornings before school are always rushed and loud and a little naggy as I get this lazy bum going. But I seriously am amazed by him he (almost) never complains and is (almost) always obedient. I know school is far from his favorites, but it's life and having a good routine helps a ton for him. But also he is loving and kind and sometimes his morning snuggles with me, tell me that it is out of love that our mornings go smoothly and I couldn't thank him enough for that. #connorlincoln