tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2723203237793127422024-03-10T23:21:11.757-04:00Murdocks MamaJesus follower, wife, mama & travel agency owner. IA --> FLMurdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comBlogger2405125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-52342568282589543882023-12-22T05:21:00.055-05:002023-12-22T05:21:00.144-05:00Friday FavoritesIt's Christmas break baby!! Were all PUMPED!These clowns!But honestly, their friendship has been such an answered prayer! I just LOVE when these girls hang out!Unexpected salmon lunch from Adam | Christmas gifts from the sweet neighbors {they even remembered Lola | An early Christmas gift for Adam so we can all enjoy hot cocoa this seasonI'm still LOVING the 1SE {one second Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-57612852992769664952023-11-29T21:23:00.000-05:002023-12-21T22:10:43.909-05:00What's Up Wednesday | November 2023{cooking} not much! My in laws were here, so we ate out, and then Adam & I went on a cruise for a week, so we ate alllll the things! Like croissants, dessert for breakfast, and two main courses at dinner. {dreaming} of taking the kids on a cruise. Despite being a travel agent, and living in Florida, the kids haven't been on a cruise yet! I Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-27129491402403111022023-11-22T03:57:00.003-05:002023-11-23T08:05:34.365-05:00Winter Fun ListHappy Thanksgiving Eve!Well, this year's Winter Fun List is about too look a WHOLE lot different than any year before! I have been scouring the internet looking for fun 'wintery' things to do in Florida. Not as much to pull from as Iowa, but we're going to do our best to make it festive! :)A couple tips for the people that ask how we do all of this in December.1. Pair the list down toMurdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-80577264374391192472023-11-03T05:43:00.002-04:002023-11-03T05:43:00.143-04:00Friday FavoritesIt's going to be the quietest weekend ever! No sports! Literally the only thing on the calendar is church on Sunday. That paired with an extra hour of sleep has me EXCITED!! The front door needed a little refresh before trick-or-treating this week, so I spray painted the cushions with this paint and they look as good as new! The entire thing took less than 5 minutes!It was Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-42403993825321232552023-11-01T08:17:00.001-04:002023-11-06T22:27:40.318-05:00What's Up Wednesday | October 2023{cooking} nothing. I'm so over coming up with meal ideas right now! I cannot wait for a week of NO COOKING when we go on our cruise next week!{dreaming} if I'm being totally honest, I feel like I'm living in a dream right now. I love SO MUCH about Florida living! Now if we could just convince our friends and family to join us! :){drinking} Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-79797932369158189012023-10-27T08:06:00.118-04:002023-10-28T08:54:18.161-04:00Friday FavoritesNot a ton for today. We have had my parents in town all week!! Adam and I celebrated 14 years of marriage. We have the Flag Football playoffs tonight {at 8:30PM!!!}, a volleyball tournament tomorrow, and the Vikings vs. Packers football game with friends after church Sunday. J turned 12!!She played hookie from school, spent the day shopping at UTC. Opened gifts, Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-73462119236927660012023-10-20T23:13:00.000-04:002023-10-20T23:13:06.437-04:00Friday FavoritesWe've got football, volleyball, family photos, church, and, the best part, MY PARENTS ARE COMING!!!All the baking/cooking. I don't actually enjoy the cooking part, but the eating has been great! ;) It has felt like fall part of the week, so we're breaking out all the cozy, fall foods.This cute pop-up pumpkin patch!Watching Cullyn play Friday night Flag FootballWine night in the Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-60954595146349875042023-10-17T05:07:00.001-04:002023-10-17T05:07:00.152-04:00Post Travel To Do List If you missed my pre-travel to do list you can check it out here.Post vacation to do list is much smaller, but here are a few things I do to 're-enter the real world' post vaca...My post-travel to-do list...THE NIGHT/DAY WE RETURN...Unload the bags & start the laundry. This is pretty self explanatory. Luckily the kids are old enough now to unpack their bags and put things Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-11064130943776454332023-10-06T05:03:00.044-04:002023-10-06T05:03:00.141-04:00Friday Favorites! We've got football, volleyball, a garage sale, church, and hopefully the beach on our agenda for the weekend!Every time I get a WhatsApp from our Ugandan kids!My new desk mat. So good!This sunless tanner!When Adam makes me lunch!This book is not new, but it was so good!Happy Friday everyone!!Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-34672925412044217332023-10-03T05:37:00.001-04:002023-10-03T05:37:00.139-04:00Fall 2023 Bucket ListThere is no hiding that Florida is not known for their beautiful Fall season. In fact, other than the people, it's probably one of the things I miss the MOST about Iowa. Fall, while short, just brings such an excitement for me -- from football games, to crisp nights around the fire, to hikes to collect pretty leaves. So, we're going to do out best to make this fall feel Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-2338339584477189692023-10-02T05:13:00.001-04:002023-10-02T05:13:00.160-04:00MEAL PLAN :: OCTOBER 2023 1| Ooni Pizzas {L} Popcorn/Ice Cream {D}2| Walking Tacos3| Chicken Spaghetti4| Beef Tips Over Rice5| Grilled Marinated Chicken + Potatoes6| Pizza Night {homemade}7| Beef Stroganoff + Green Beans8| Fish Tacos + Rice{L} Lasagna + Salad {D}9| Lobster Ravioli10| Taco Bake11| Orange Chicken/Chicken Teriyaki + Rice12| Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-36637345818058927432023-09-29T05:17:00.001-04:002023-09-29T05:17:00.147-04:00Friday Favorites -- Florida!Adam and I both haven't felt 100% this week,so we're hoping to lay low this weekend and recover from whatever is going on. They use SHELLS as 'gravel'!I get to bike Cullyn to/from school.{and drop off/pick up Jordyn}PALM TREES {obviously}, Sunsets, & Spanish Moss make everything better!I live in workout clothes and RARELY wear makeup!I have to end with living just miles from THE BEACH!!!Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-2981066665762670512023-09-27T15:29:00.162-04:002023-10-01T21:50:14.854-04:00What's Up WednesdayApparently the last What's Up Wednesday I participated in was MARCH, which pretty much sums up the speed of our summer! π€ͺ1: WHAT WEβRE EATING THIS WEEK:Monday β Rotisserie chicken + RiceTuesday β Chicken nuggets + Mac & CheeseWednesday β SpaghettiThursday β Salmon + RiceFriday β PizzaSaturday β Sliders {Lunch} & TBD {Dinner}Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-38363680904428624882023-09-25T22:28:00.337-04:002023-10-01T21:48:50.574-04:00Minnesota | Fall 2023A couples weeks ago we met my family in Minneapolis for a long weekend. It started off with a looong delay at the Tampa airport, but we made it to Minnesota in time sleep Friday evening.Saturday morning we slept in a bit, grabbed a quick breakfast at the hotel, and walked to US Bank Stadium for a tour. Everyone {even the 2 PACKERS fans} enjoyed the tour. It's spendy, but itMurdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-71989408459591491512023-07-07T10:21:00.000-04:002023-08-24T07:37:38.627-04:00The in-betweenI kept waiting to post an update, but I'm realizing if I wait until things are 'finished' you may never get the update! ;) So, I thought I would just share a little of our 'in between' life right now. I'm trying so hard to focus on the things I CAN control and give the rest to God, but some days are harder than others! I feel like we've 'wasted' the summer being Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-56571273757142433392023-07-07T08:27:00.000-04:002023-07-07T14:16:47.984-04:00Friday FavoritesI have many things to chose from considering the last time I posted was over a month ago. Sigh. It's just a FULL season of life right now with Adam in Florida, working a full time job, working my travel business, taking care of the kids, selling a house, and the other 'regular life' things. It too shall pass. Before I know it, I will be in Florida floating in the pool {I at Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-60607590850428852482023-06-13T06:07:00.000-04:002023-06-13T06:07:00.142-04:00Virgin Voyages CruiseI have my eye on this cruise once we're settled in Florida.7 Night Sunset in the Lesser AntillesSan Juan, Puerto RicoOranjestad, ArubaWillemstad, CuracaoFort-de-France, MartiniqueBasseterre, St. Kitts & NevisSan Juan, Puerto RicoMurdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-60432966746157236222023-06-01T09:55:00.006-04:002023-06-01T09:55:00.145-04:00What to Pack for Camp Jordyn went to her first sleep away camp last year& I'm super grateful I saved the list of things we packed. Hopefully this list will help you if you'resending your kid to sleepaway camp this year... *I sent Jordyn with a disposable camera & a water camera and they were such a hit! Throwback fun for sure!Things not to pack -- anything 'nice', expensive, or Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-62757443532043062802023-05-26T13:23:00.001-04:002023-05-26T13:23:37.883-04:00Friday FavoritesAdam is home, so life is GOOD!{please take note of Jordyn in the back seat -- haha!}School is OUT! We celebrated with ice cream for everyone! :)And then a chiropractor appointment and baseball game, because #RealLifeWe planted our flowers outside & hung the big flag! :) Do yourself a favor and grab these -- YUM!Trader Joe's has Peonies! My favorite! :)I watch this boy Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-33066565449886017012023-05-24T06:37:00.003-04:002023-05-24T06:37:00.141-04:00School is OUT :: Palm Trees & Pools here we come! Towel | Float | Waterbottle | Camp $ | SWIM Bag | Slides | Polish | SuitsIt's the last day of school & we're packing for our move to Florida, so I had to make it palm trees & pool theme! The summer is 100% going to look different than any before, but I'm looking forward to getting settled and making some new traditions as a family. Throwback to 2021 -- Let's Hit the Lake,Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-38162315828823614952023-05-05T06:37:00.001-04:002023-05-05T06:37:00.153-04:00Mother's Day WishlistWith a big move coming up, I'm not really trying to accumulate any large items or even home decor {my favorite category to shop}, but here are a few small things I have my eyes on. I wouldn't be mad to find one of these at my house next Sunday... ;)Eye Massager | Florida Shirt | Beach Pillow | Swim Towels | iPhone Photo BackupI also wouldn't be mad at all Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-90375177936619092002023-05-03T06:37:00.003-04:002023-05-03T06:37:00.141-04:003 Royal Caribbean Cruises3 Royal Caribbean Cruises I still want to go on...8 Night Eastern Caribbean + Perfect DayOrlando, CocoCay, St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Maarten, Orlando8 Night Eastern Caribbean HolidayFt. Lauderdale, Antigua, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Ft. Lauderdale9 Night Southern Caribbean + Perfect DayMiami, CocoCay, Curacao, Aruba, Jamaica, MiamiMurdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-28396920463454487862023-05-01T08:13:00.001-04:002023-05-01T08:13:00.151-04:00Happy May Day!It's one of my favorite days of the year! It doesn't matter how full our schedule is today, we will be making time to deliver May Day baskets to some friends! Long live the #DingDongDitchDay2014 | 2016Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-71720312710976990732023-04-26T00:03:00.005-04:002023-04-26T10:45:32.857-04:00It's Just A SeasonI keep reminding myself it's just a season and trying to give myself grace, but I would be lying if I said life were easy right now. {for anyone that missed it, Adam has been in Florida since the beginning of March and will stay there most of the time until the kids and I join him this summer}. Most days, I feel good keeping everyone going on the Iowa side, but today was the second Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272320323779312742.post-32764852087596953532023-04-21T08:17:00.000-04:002023-04-21T09:36:11.535-04:00Friday FavoritesIt's been a full week, but lots of good stuff, so I can't complain! First up, Jordyn {& my great niece's} Dance RecitalA bowling birthday party for Cullyn with some of his friends.A hot tub date and a lunch date with Jordy girl!Unexpectedly twinning with my niece two nights in a row!LOL -- what are the chances?!Dinner with 24 of our closest friends for Cullyn's birthday. Murdock's mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03247383973491661740noreply@blogger.com