Thursday, February 6, 2014

7 Quick Takes: An Instagram Shop and a Birthday

It's that time again - time for a bunch of random thoughts and linking up with Jen!

{1} Well, I decided to sell a few things on Instagram at @shopthefiskfiles.  It may not work well, but who knows.  If it does, I might sell a few more pieces/accessories.

{2} We had a birthday dinner with my parents this week.  Mine is on Saturday, and they'll be out of town, so they had us over for a great meal and my favorite cake - strawberry - the number of candles might be a little off.
I think it may be my boys' favorite too...
Yes, John Paul just grabbed a handful of icing!
The crazy thing about this is that the recipe for this cake came from my great-grandmother.  My husband's and my family were so connected growing up that we both grew up with this exact same cake for our birthdays - it was our favorite.  Hmmm.

{3} Carter played with his cousin Luke for a bit this week.  They are best of buds and entertained us with all the songs they knew.  

What's so fun is that these cousins are more like siblings (kinda like my cousins were growing up), so it's heart-warming to see them playing and enjoying each other.  I'm sure there are many more great times to come as they grow up!

 {4} The boys are in Heaven with either set of grandparents.  In fact, one day this week, I wasn't at my best in terms of motherhood.  So, Peter came into the kitchen with his blanket in hand (all he really needs) and announced, "I want to go to 'rillo! (Amarillo where Jeremy's parents are).  I let him start walking.  Kidding.


{5} I think we'll have a name announcement next week.  Finally.  That is, if we can keep our hearts set on this one until then.  

{6} Don't forget to enter Jenna's Giveaway for this amazing-looking cookbook:
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{7} And, we'll be doing a little Valentine crafting next week.  Be sure to check back and find a fun family project!  Until then, I'll leave you with the latest family pic ...

Have a great weekend and join the link-up at Jen's!

13 comments :

  1. Happy birthday!!!! I am excited to hear your name choice :) and what a cute picture if you guys.

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  2. This is the best. I love you all so much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (And I love those shirts:)

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    1. WE love you!! Ha, they came from one very amazing aunt!

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  3. Happy Birthday! That cake looks so yummy! And your pictures are adorable as ususal :-)

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    1. Thanks so much!! The cake was so good - my mom is the best!

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  4. Happy Birthday! The boys look like they're loving that cake...it looks so good!

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  5. Happy Birthday!!
    The cake looks yummy and the family picture is wonderful!

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  6. Can't wait to hear baby girl's name!!

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  7. Happy, happy birthday! Hope it was a great one! So many exciting things happening in your life. Enjoy!

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    1. Thanks so much, Nicole - it really was a great one. And you're right!! We have so much to be thankful for!

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  8. Ahhh! The name announcement has me so excited! And how am I too dumb to figure out how to see your shop in Instagram?

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  9. I loved the story of how you and your husband both grew up with the same cake recipe. How fun is that!! And, hmmm, the cake looks absolutely delicious!! I wish I could be like John Paul and could just reach down and grab a handful too! :)

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    1. Isn't it neat?! I love little "signs" like that, haha! I'd be lying if I didn't say I got a finger full of the icing myself ;)

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