12.7.2020

Thankful for another fun and festive week. 

This post was dated yesterday and started yesterday but we all know Mondays... during Covid especially.. and I just couldn't miss a workout or the billioneth Grinch viewing. #priorities 

Thankful for random supper ideas.. the Mickey waffle idea was one of those not so practical ideas that makes a veryyy simple supper feel like we're at Aulani in Hawaii... 

And we called them Grinchy Mickeys and this guys night was made. His simple joys are everything.

Thankful for this heap. The laundry jungle is always intense, but I do remember days in Hawaii where I would have to hang dry EVERY single item. SO.... today- this dry and soft heap, reminds me of my dryer. Hooray for these appliances! And that amazing bedding. Every single day I rejoice in that purchase. 

Thankful for a hubby that can read minds. Thursday afternoon he texted me right after work ( yes he is only in the kitchen but we still text!) and was like pack your bag we leave in 30 minutes. Guys, I am NOT a surprise lover AT ALL. I have kids to plan for, I have a house to whip together to appear that it's always spotless😂  I need time!? BUT... he whisked me away.. and the 1st stop was the spa!? Umm hello!! Forget not loving surprises... sign me up for ALL of these kinda surprises! The last facial I had, was on August 1, 2003 when Matt got me all pampered for the big proposal night... in the boonies of Madawaska Maine! 

Then we drove up & down Scottsdale Road looking for the right vibe and right menu.. we loved our choice of Loco Patron.. outdoor patio, fun crowd & gluten free! Just perfect. 

Then we get to the hotel ( Hotel Valley Ho ) Please stay there some time! So retro and fun! 

The lights this time of year.. 

Thankful for our little eater! She loves trying new foods and we are seeing we need more baby dishes!

Thankful for this sauce! BEST fish taco sauce in the history of ever.

Thankful for some outdoor walk time with some good tunes!

Thankful for a special date with Hannah Banana 

Dry Bar is always a fun date!

Thankful for Harrison making fun verse images to share! 

Thankful for kind friends, who hosted a mega Christmas Candyland Party! We have been excited since November! Here we go! 

I saw over 200 Yes RSVPs... Covid spikes are high.. we were wondering.. we knew our family would be masked so that semi helped.. and then we pull up... yeah I think the outdoor social distance thing looks really good... CDC approved.

Thankful for our extra small church gathering and the ability to meet in person. 

And for adorable Christmas dresses courtesy of Hissyfits

And older siblings that man the nursery so we can all worship without hearing "Come??' Commme??' Lulus favorite new word... or "Oh Wow Oh Wow" all morning. 💗

Annnnd of course the Union isn't happy by the current goings on with Chicago Public Schools...and so we wait and enjoy some warmth and southwest sun during these tricky times.

*Countdown to Christmas Break is officially in the single digits* 

12.2.20

December is here! Loving the freshness that a new month brings, especially a merry and bright month! 

Thankful this week for : 

Health. As you read last week it has been a little rocky over here, health wise- but all the praise hands for some crazy self control and an insane amount of fruits and veggies! ( I do want a burger soon though please) My mother in law, the queen of all things health, shared a book from the 60s - called Back to Eden. Reading about natural remedies has been fascinating and also so eye opening! The author speaks to the unhealthy lifestyle that a city provides and we surely agree. Farm life here we come ;) Jill you ready for new neighbors? :) 

Family. Although the holidays look different, we are enjoying being able to celebrate more special days with our Hebert side.

The easiest and yummiest Thanksgiving meal. 5/5 stars for the Wigwam's Thanksgiving Buffet. I think we need a pianist playing for us during our meals on the daily. So relaxing! 

Christmas Card sales... and super fast printing! Highly rec Simply to Impress for Christmas cards! 

Our online work gig. Every.single.day we snuggle our kids and try to snuggle Big H.... but he is more into  wrestling or Hey mom lets grab some sour patch watermelon stage :) Either way.... you get me... we are home... there is no crazy commute... and Lulu gets crazy beauty sleep. Such a dream. 

Crossfit. The kids have dabbled in it. Matt has too. And now we all enjoy die doing it. It is really intense and so crazy focused & super humbling .

Scripture. Matt has had a couple speaking gigs this week and it always blesses me when he studies for the sermons and then talks through the topic through the week. Walking in the Word is a good place to be. 

Here are some memories from the week

We did the Turkey Day 5K! The kids have never walked, jogged that far ever! Go little Heberts Go! 

The diva got her hair did. And she let it stay did. Go Lulu! 

Hooray! A Hebert Grandkid pic! 

After our delish buffet on Turkey day, we explored the resort. So festive! 

Coulda stayed in this room all day. 

Although Matt & I had planned to be away in IL for a weekend getaway for my cousin's sons wedding, we stayed local and had a daycation. After hitting a few outdoor shops, we were famished from fasting and thought our fave sushi spot would be good. WRONG. But this picture was sure on point. The after math- was a migraine for Matt and hives for me, so  I think we are sticking to fruits and veggies for quite a bit longer!?

Sorry for topless guys, BUT I need this memory forever. Hudson's smile should say it all... Matt invited him to a cozy popsicle in bed date since Hannah was sleeping over my inlaws & he proclaimed it was the best night of his life. The next day he was retelling it to Hannah and he sighed at the end and said I know, I am so lucky. Oh Hudson, we are the lucky ones. XO

Wedding Zoom style! No clue how she handled such a crazy turn of events but look at this stunning couple... all the hearts... 

Annnnd the juicing saga begins! 

And we end this post with some couch snuggles... with the youngest and oldest... as we enjoy The Star.. those camels tho.. we also have enjoyed Right Now Media and the incredible resources available on there, especially Max Lucado's Because of Bethlehem and Lee Strobel's Case for Christmas 

XO