kansas city is abuzz with the chiefs heading to the superbowl! and all is well with loads of time for friends and family between the snow days and whatnot. january slow days are a big, big blessing that we are soaking in and appreciating fully!

such a FUN night with the brewers seeing chicago in concert at the kauffman! my high school friend turned broadway diva star [seriously] stunned as mama, and i laughed harder than i can remember when not one, but two of my high heels broke off leaving me with awkward sloped-toe flats to hobble around in ;)

thank you, mister brewer, for the photographic evidence that we were in the same room as john kander, the composer of chicago, cabaret and new york, new york , among others <3 [back right corner here]

tomorrow we celebrate miss bb turning FOUR! off to blow up lol doll balloons!!!!

xoxo, 

-ivy

lots of barbie & lol doll playing these days- generally the same story line in a different location ;)

eloise has been dying to wear a necklace to school, and unless it has a religious affiliation, necklaces are against uniform code. lucy's crucifix was vacuumed up by our housecleaners, and the angel wings she wears from performing as an angel over christmas are certainly not something she's willing to share. rather than wait for the day she receives her own religious pendent of sorts, eloise made up her mind that she was going to create her own uniform-allowed jewelry. the absolute sweetest-

2 teeth down, and she's thrilled to have a spot to "rest her straw" ;)

jammie day in preschool- always one of the most exciting school days of the year!

and i can't ever allow myself to forget my current daily sight that accompanies our every errand- a caboodle overflowing with play makeup, lol accessories and "lipstick"-

visiting for lunch-

friday was another snow day off from school- my forever favorite!

after lucy's basketball saturday, we raced to get ready for a chiefs pep rally that some miller marley dancers performed in. it was so so so freezing, and totally worth it to see the joy on the kids' faces. they had a ball! and maybe the dads, even more so...

jon's hosting clients at the AFC championship today, and the girls and i are spending the day thawing out from yesterday's excursion ;)

xoxo,

-ivy

"january now is here, a fine new start for a whole new year. the snow comes down in the dark of night. when we awake, the world is white."

after the whirlwind that december brings, i'm always so extra thankful for the easy stillness brought with the new year. we're snowed in on this saturday, and hot cocoa is on the menu. after our first full week back, this weekend is so appreciated!

xoxo, 

-ivy

seeing 2020

i'm mourning this time off from the school and activities grind already! my most fulfilling days, without question, are the days my girls are all home and we get to do as we please- stay home and play school, do makeovers, run around town, just be spontaneous together! we've filled our break with lunch dates, swimming, gym time, talent show rehearsals, playdates, mid-day showers and pajamas, shopping, lots of movies... they bicker and drive me crazy, and they're the freaking best! i'm really looking forward to a slow-paced summer and soaking in these fleeting days where we all live under one roof, free of most technology distractions and big, real-world issues. i love my crew!

new year's eve foot soaks and game night plans per lucy-

eloise lost her first tooth, and her wish for a tooth fairy named lavender who delivers tootsie rolls came true!

it's 2020. the girls are ages 3, 5 & 7, and these are the days!

xoxo,

-ivy