The 12 Project ::: Month 5

Photo taken at the Des Moines Farmer's Market

Happenings in Month 5:

• The NuRVers Rally went on and on and on...many of the attendees stayed weeks after the rally was over, so we enjoyed continued potlucks and fun. Matt kept busy with an RV remodel job and he fixed our generator and other mechanical issues that we were having. Bella continued to play and play and play with all the kids.
• We left Hillshade after teary goodbyes and headed north New Braunfels to spend more time with friends there. And then we went on to Austin to spend several days at Pecan Grove, one of our favorite RV parks in the heart of the city. We hung out with old friends and new, and I got to have a hooping lesson!
• It was finally time to head "home". We pointed the RV north and started toward Iowa.
• We stopped in Dallas for 3 days and had a BLAST with friends there...eating, hooping, and laughing.
• Finally arrived in Des Moines where we did our usual favorite things: coffee, farmer's market, friends, fun, hooping, Thai food...good times. My parents celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary while we were there. Amazing!
• Lucy is almost walking...she has taken 2 steps so far and is changing every day. Her 1st birthday is on Saturday!
• Bella cut her bangs. By herself. She's an adorable little pixie now :) I actually think they look pretty cute. I tried not to *gasp* too loud when she showed me. She also has another loose tooth.
• We are now in the Minneapolis area for Memorial Day weekend with my family...so wonderful to be together again. On Monday we will head north to be with Matt's family.

Whew! It's been a whirlwind of a month. Looking forward to a little down time around the lake for the next couple of weeks.

The 12 Project ::: Month 4

Taken outside Austin Java | Austin, TX

Happenings in Month 4:

• My parents came to visit us in Texas and even extended it by a few days. We loved having them here. Yes, I am still editing the photos. Hope to have them posted soon!
• We were at Hill Shade for the entire month with friends coming and going.
• The NuRVers rally was at the end of the month and it was truly amazing. If you haven't read my recaps over at Happy Janssens (days 1-5), go check them out. It's pretty rare to have that many "young" RVers in one place. We were inspired and changed forever.
• The wildflowers showed up in Texas.
• We had Bella's 6th birthday...with friends and family under the awning in the rain. We made organic cupcakes with pink frosting (colored with fresh beet juice). She got a new bike from Nana and Papa and Grandma and Grandpa. She loved to ride down the hill at the RV park...it made her feel so grown up!
• Lucy now has 8 teeth and is just a hoot. Her toothy little grin brings us intense joy every day. She is now tall enough to see out the windows and it drives her crazy to watch the older girls outside. She wants to be a part of the action!

That's all folks!

Friday Favorites

Here are a few lovely things that are making me happy today: Coconut Lavender Red Tea from Tea District I ordered this with a Groupon, and got some other amazing teas as well. Yum yum.

Ginger Peach Jam from Blue Gate Farm I could drink this. Genius.

My HoopCircle Rainbow Hoop The lovely Miss Laura makes a mean hoop!

My new copy of Mothering Good stuff in there.

Beats Antique and Zap Mama Rock it.

Sunshine. My sweetie. My girls. My family. My friends. And just when you thought things couldn't get any better, it's the Des Moines Farmer's Market tomorrow followed by a hooping class. Oh the joy!

Have a great weekend my loves...what was your favorite thing today?