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In so many ways I lived my best life this week. I spent so much time outside that on Wednesday when Sten was packing his bag to head to basketball he didn’t have any clean socks.... I literally could not bring myself to do anything productive, instead I spent my time sitting, playing, eating and reading outside.

Our first stroller nap run of the season happened on Tuesday. A six mile loop on a sunny day was a treat for us all. Lucy never naps anymore, but the sun has been totally wiping her out. It felt good to know she got in a little snooze.

I washed the windows this week and really didn’t know what I was missing! This porch truly is one of my favorite things about this house and the light in the mornings from these windows are enough to instantly put you in a good mood.

I mean, look at this chica!! Ahhhh!!! I can’t even tell you how great it was to be smothered in sunscreen soaking up all the vitamin D while olle napped inside. We made blueberry smoothies and just lounged in our chairs ❤️

We were at LT’s house yesterday, and he was taking Lucy for rides in his truck. It was adorable!

Lucy crawled into bed with sten this morning when I was out for a run and fell back asleep. when I went back to make the bed later I found her little bunny "Bonnie". I don’t know what it was about this little scene that made me want to take a picture, but I just had to remember it, I guess because time is going so fast and soon we won’t have kids in our bed and endless stuffed animals to clean up each day.

We went to an awesome house concert on Sunday night. Ben Kyle did not disappoint! Grandma and Grandpa watched the kids so the whole family was happy. If you’ve never heard of Ben like me, you should go YouTube some of his songs. He’s an amazing storyteller, and the night flew by.

We’ve got lots planned for the weekend. Happy Friday!

xo. edc

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Dan and Pam +

One of our favorite weeks of summer came and went: When Dan and Pam visit. This means lots of family time at Big C. Everything is a game and there are lots of laughs-- never ending fun. It always goes by so fast and it’s sad to see them go. This year we did something super different and took a 24 hour trip to show off Duluth to Pam. J is the best trip planner and when she sent me the itinerary I knew it was going to be a good time. Here we are in our little hostel room. I slept like a rock thanks to half a sleeping pill. Seriously. I slept over 9 hours and didn’t even wake up to go to the bathroom! Found just a couple rocks to skip 😂 Here we are at split rock lighthouse. We were too cheap to go into the actual park and get the tour so we listened to a podcast on the way home instead haha The fog hadn't burned off yet and it made for the most beautiful backdrop. Perhaps the highlight for me: burrata and wine on the rocks of gooseberry falls. We ...

Wolfpack.

We had a good day with these lifetime friends of mine. PHS class of ‘04. Linds is so good at getting everyone together. She planned this whole day and then everyone took the day off work/ got kids out of activities and sports and made the effort to see one another. Friendship of 35 years is a true gift. I feel like these girls watched me grow up. From playing boxcar children in the basement to jr high shenanigans/ all the trips to Treasure Island to studying abroad together in Italy to visiting each others first homes/ attending weddings /welcoming in motherhood and most recently keeping up on Marco Polo I am thankful for these gals. Recreating a picture from 7 yrs ago 😂 As we were saying our goodbyes we looked down and BURST into laughter. Must be a 40 yr old thing. Memories upon memories with this crew. xo. edc.

goodbye summer 2026

I headed back to BHP today after what may have been the best summer ever. If you would have asked me a week ago if I was ready to go back I would have said no, but I think God does a good job of preparing our hearts for big changes if we allow him to, and I truly felt prepared walking into school today. My classroom has a ways to go to be ready to welcome in students to meet the teacher night on Wednesday-- but I know I'll get there. Routine is good, and I packed my lunch last night, laid out my clothes and after work today headed to the grocery before grilling up some chicken for dinner. I needed something to remind me that I love feeding my family well, being somewhat organized and nights at home after a day away. Here are some summer lasts: Mornings on the front porch with coffee + 1 kid + a game?!?!? THE BEST Also a LOT of Rummikub lately a Friday morning of cinnamon chip scones might be the best way to start the day family bike ride on the Brown's Creek Trail 12 miles w...

erica danielle

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