This & That

Did this:
Had the most chill week {thank you Jesus!}
Went ice skating with the kids
Took the kids skiing {so much fun!}
Shot photos for my sisters business
Had a family dinner date
Finally made it to church {I can't even tell you how long it had been, sigh}
J had a playdate
Decorated the bar
Painted the AV closet -- just need to hang the shelving now!
Spent almost all of Sunday outside!
Adam smoked a bunch of meat and we took a long Ranger ride again

Instagrammed {@MurdocksMamaBlog} that:

Scheduled this:
S: February Goals -- How they really went

M: This & That
T: Skiing
T: Snow 

Ate that:

M: Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Skillet + Steamed Veggies

T: Tacos + Enchiladas at Burger Night
W: French Onion Beef Sliders + Green Beans
T: Honey Mustard glazed Chicken {would not recommend} + Coconut Oil Roasted Potatoes {so good!}
F: Family date at Burger Shed

This & That

Did this:
Met old coworkers for dinner
Got my phone screen fixed!!
Picked up the kids new glasses
Spent the weekend with friends
Played in epic game of Monopoly
Took the kids ice skating
Watched the SuperBowl with the kids

Instagrammed {@MurdocksMamaBlog} that:

Scheduled this:

M: This & That
T: February Goals
W: South Carolina
T: Valentine Favorites
F: Friday Favorites

This & That

Did this:
Took Lola to the vet
Celebrated a friend's birthday
Went to a bunch of appointments
Finally put our Christmas decor away!
Built an igloo with the kids
Made a fry board
Watched Jordyn & Cullyn's basketball games
Had a late start & a snow day
Watched my dad work on several little projects around the house :)
Took the kids & Lola tubing/snowmobiling/ranger riding in the snow

Instagrammed {@MurdocksMamaBlog} that:

Scheduled this:

M: This & That
T: Sundays
W: Charcuterie
T: Colorado

F: January Goals Accomplished

This & That

Did this:
Alll the after school activities
Wallpapered my bathroom{!!}
Read 'Winter in Paradise' & 'What Happens in Paradise' by Elin Hilderbrand {now I have to wait for book 3!} But a super fun series and we've vacationed to the little islands she refers to in the books!
Had my car break down on the side of the highway -- sigh
Paid $500 to fix the car -- ugh!
Spent much of the weekend working in preparation for meetings last evening.
Survived an ice/snowstorm
Learned how to run the snow blower -- & only fell on the ice twice
Let the kids have a big sleepover {6 plus our 2}

Instagrammed {@MurdocksMamaBlog} that:

I'm hoping to do this:Finish putting my Christmas bins away
Create a photobook from our Jamaica vacation
Take the kids ice skating {now that we finally have ice

Scheduled that:

T: This & That 
W: Life Lately
T: Day in the Life

F: Friday Favorites

This & That

I did this:
Took the kids to a Minnesota Vikings football game
Had dinner with old friends
Celebrated a friends life
Hosted friends for NYE
Read 2 books
Went to Cullyn's wrestling meet
Spent a night with my parents, a night in Clear Lake, and a night in Minneapolis
Took Cullyn in to get his new glasses fitted
Cleaned a bunch around the house

I Instagrammed {@MurdocksMamaBlog} that:

I'm hoping to do this:
Put my Christmas bins away
Finish Christmas returns
Schedule all our 2020 appointments
Create a photobook from our Jamaica vacation
Decorate for Valentine's Day
Get packed/find things to do in Las Vegas
Survive our first week back to reality!

I scheduled that:

M: This & That 

T: January Goals

W: 15 Minutes for Me

T: 26.2 - My Marathon Recap

F:  A Few Favorites

This & That + my favorite Open-faced Hamburger Recipe

It's been forever since I did a little recap of the week...

True story in Iowa this week!

Did this:
Volunteered at the concessions stand with the kids
Got my hair did!
Kept my niece, Oaklyn, overnight
Watched my niece's last volleyball game
Let the kids each have a friend sleepover
Made Banana Nut Bread
Hosted {not really!} my parents
Took more of our kitchen cupboards down {yay!}
Pitched our screen door {that broke my new outdoor light, sigh}
Took the kids to a Trunk-or-Treat
Ran 10 miles
Sipped Moscow Mules on the deck with Adam
Caught a cold
Edited a senior session
Skipped church
Had family photos taken {!!!}

Instagrammed {@MurdocksMamaBlog} that:

Ate this: {Spoiler alert -- we ate to survive this week since I didn't feel 100%!}

M: Nachos from the concession stand & ice cream after the kids went to bed {true story!}

T: The best Mac & Cheese ever!

W: Adam got home early and made a super yummy cheesy egg, hamburger, & potato scramble!

T: Gas station food on the way to my hair appointment {just killin' in this week}

F: Pizza & Popcorn!
S: Open-faced Hamburgers -- my mama's recipe!
S: Pirates of the Ponderosa {our local marina} for lunch.  The kids ate popcorn for supper and Adam made me Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
*This week has to be better, right?!  Haha!
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Open-faced hamburgers

1 lb. raw hamburger
1 egg
1 cup shredded cheese
ketchup
seasonings {onion powder, Lawry's seasoning, pepper} to taste

Mix it all together and form into patties.
Put the raw patty on top of a halved english muffin
& bake at 350* until baked to your desire.

This & That {w33}

Did this:
Flew home from New York City
Started my new job at work
Took the kids to the Iowa State Fair

Instagrammed that:   

This & That {w32}

Did this:
Gave the boys haircuts
Flew to New York City with my mama and sisters!

Instagrammed that:   

Scheduled this:

M: This & That 

T: 

W: Kids 32|52 
T: 

F: A Photo 

This & That {w.30}

Did this:
Photographed a large family, an engagement session, & a maternity session
Took the kids and my youngest niece to feed the ducks & play at the park
Shattered the screen on my phone
Rode RAGBRAI with my sisters
Went to movie night in the park with the kids
Celebrated a friends birthday with dessert
Had a surprise adventure family day {planned 100% by Adam}

Instagrammed that:

Exceptionally light IG week this week.  I'm sure it's because my phone is barely holding on!

Edited this:

Shot that:

SOOTC

Scheduled this:

M: This & That

T: RAGBRAI recap & Jordyn's Favorite Tees

W: My Kids 30/52

T: Snippets of the Lakehouse

F: A Photo {M Family}
W: GiaRose Designs

{ing}

I haven't done this since last August, but I saw it over on Amanda's blog and thought it would be the perfect catch up post for today!

{making} Adam sandwiches for lunch 
{cooking}  fish sticks for me--I keep it fancy!
{drinking}  a more water

{reading}  The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks {I'm hoping to rent the movie this weekend}
{wanting}  everyone to go enter my giveaway!
{looking} for a 3 year old preschool program for Jordyn

{praying}  the stomach flu doesn't hit anyone else in our house!
{planning}  Cullyn's 2nd Birthday! How is that possible?!
{giggling} listening to Jordyn's stories :)

{wishing}  the condo were totally repainted
{enjoying} our new gym!
{waiting}  for Spring!  Open windows, outdoor workouts, & park play dates!

{liking}  extra snuggles from Cully
{wondering}  if I'll get my huge work project done on time
{loving} this and this and this

{hoping} to get my photography website done soon! 
{needing}  an eyebrow wax 
{smelling}  this candle

{editing} a 9 mo. session taken at the Botanical Center
{wearing} yoga pants and a hoodie from Express {old, no longer on sale}
{noticing} how badly I want a new wardrobe

{knowing}  I need to get a full oil set soon
{thinking} of all the projects I would like to get done at the houses
{feeling}  tired & overwhelmed

This & That {w.6}

Really late because I forgot my computer at home today.  ::sigh::

Did this:
Worked out at the new gym :)
Played in the snow
Ran lots of errands
Had our annual fondue night with lake friends  {+ an overnight sitter!}
Photographed 3 sessions {+ family}
Saw my niece and nephew before their Winter Formal 
Had old friends as lake guests for the weekend 
Learned to play 'pitch'
Watched Jordy at sports class

Instagrammed that:

Edited this:

Shot that:

Scheduled this:

M: This & That

T: Our {preschool/daycare} Valentine's 2015

W: My Kids 6/52

T: My Valentine's :)

F: A Photo {Lovebirds!} 

This & That {w.3}

Did this:
Took the kids on an afternoon date
Cullyn got strep throat
Adam & I both got colds
Went to Texas with my mom for work
Went to a rodeo, concert, & ranch
Ate Texas BBQ
Spent Sunday relaxing with the family & catching up on chores

Instagrammed that:

Edited this:

At the Science Center last weekend

Shot that:

SOOTC - 1st Margarita in Texas this week

Scheduled this:

M: This & That

T: [Fri]day in the Life

W: My Kids 3/52

T: Science Center

F: A Photo::P Family

This & That {w.2}

TWO nights this week I've been up all night, unable to sleep.  Any {natural} suggestions to help?  Besides lavendar oil/bath.  Also, I'm headed out to buy some melatonin to see if that helps.  For those of you that really know me, you know this is completely uncharted territory for me. :(

Did this:
Got a dumping of snow!
Brutally cold temps--lots of cuddling at home!
Grandpa had a total knee replacement
Made casseroles for two friends that lost loved one  this week. :(
Girls shopping day with my MIL, May {niece}, & Jordy on Saturday to look for a formal dress
Pizza picnic & sleepover with Vanessa {niece} on Friday night
Rearranged & organized the condo a bit on Saturday
Science center with friends on Sunday w/ football/games afterwards

Instagrammed that:

Edited this:

Shot that:

SOOTC -- Makeovers…everyday!

Scheduled this:

S: 2014 Recap
M: This & That

T: Christmas 2014

W: My Kids 2/52

T: The Lakehouse [3 years in]

F: A Photo::Nace Wedding

This & That {v.47}

Did this:
Relaxed & recovered from Strep 
Took a sick day
Jordyn caught strep
Wrapped 25 books for advent
Cleaned & disinfected the entire condo
Enjoyed our first holiday party of the year
Shopped all day Saturday with my mom and the kids
Adam got a deer {hit 2}

Instagrammed that: 

Recorded this: 

Edited that: 

Want this: 

via

This & That {v.40}

Did this:
Had 1 family session, 1 corporate session, & 1 labor & delivery session. 
Went to a visitation for a friend's brother. :(
My dad had knee surgery
Took the kids to another pumpkin patch
Worked Friday :(
Had Jordyn's 3rd Birthday Party!
Ran my first Marathon Relay
Didn't work out once! :(

Instagrammed that: 

Shot this: 

Edited that: 

This & That {v.38}

A day late...again!

Did this:
Went to a Pumpkin Patch
Made ice cream caramel apples
Went to the park
Watched my niece at Homecoming Coronation
Made Pumpkin Bread
Frozen my butt off Cheered with my niece at the football game
Went to a baby shower with Jordy
Spent the weekend at the lake
Took my nieces final senior photos
Celebrated Adam's 15 year class reunion
Got family photos taken!
Made s'mores :)
Went out for Breakfast

Instagrammed that: 

Shot this: 

Edited that: 

LOVING this:  

Sneak Peek from our photographer! :)