This was our second attempt at picking strawberries. The first was a bust because all the strawberries were picked out for a few days. But it wasn't really a bust because we got to hang out with our best friends for a few hours. I went later in the week with the 3 youngest and Holly and we picked strawberries and raspberries. So yummy!

Strawberry picking was the first family activity we did with Enoch when he came to live with us so it feels extra special.

After leaving religion, holidays can be hard and feel weird. I'm so grateful we've kept our scavenger hunt on Easter tradition. It feels so reassuring and even though the kids fight through 85% of it (seriously, rough), I'm glad I get to keep it!

Christmas was so beautiful and special this year. I really cherish this time with my family.

Aw, Christmas. We had an extra lovely one that was so low-key. I spent a lot of the 24th cooking and preparing food. In the evening, we walked to the neighborhood park to sing Christmas carols with our friends. Then we returned home for French Onion Soup and salad. The kids opened up matching pajamas. They didn't really need pajamas but I'm in a point of crises where I'm not sure how much longer everyone will mind matching. I should've bought loose pajama pants for the teens though because they haven't worn them since. We got everyone to bed at a semi-reasonable time including Conor and I. Sweet, sweet memories.

My darling baby girl is 15! We rode the Hiawatha and Nana, Papa and Felix came in town. Holly wanted worms & dirt for her birthday dessert, it's kind of her signature. That and Texas sheet cake. She wanted bike supplies for her birthday (check!). And soon she's going to learn to drive. I have heard repeatedly how wonderful it is to have another driver in the house and I can't wait! Looking for a second car.