Friday Favorites: April Week 4

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 Hello!

It has warmed up so nicely this week and Sulev is home this weekend so I’m in a great mood and ready for some backyard time, grilling, and just everything that makes me happy.

As usual, I’m linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals and Erika from A Little Bit of Everything to share some favorites and gratitude from this week! 🥰


Here are some favorites from this past week:


1. Date Night!

Sulev and I had the opportunity to go out for a happy hour drink and appetizer last Friday which was amazing. We even got to walk to and from the restaurant which made me so happy as we haven’t been able to take advantage of living in such a walkable community as much as I’d like lately.

2. Jamie’s Birthday!
I did a birthday post for my sweet guy here and it was so much fun to celebrate my big guy turning 7!!!!

3. Kid selfies
He makes me laugh so much! 🤣🥰

4. Easter 🐣 

Jamie ruptured an ear drum over the weekend so he and Sulev stayed home while Arnis and I went to church, volunteered in the nursery, and participated in our church’s Easter egg hunt. If you are in Cincinnati and looking for a wonderful church with a beautiful church family, please check out Redeemer Cincy!

5. Gutter clean out
Dustin and Sulev cleaned out the gutters… and Sulev insisted that the kids wear their helmets if they were going to “help” so he had to wear his too! 😉

6. After school backyard time

So much sunshine meant a LOT of outdoor playtime this week and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I think we might have to put up our pool sooner than originally planned though as we went from 30 to 80 overnight! 🙂

Have a wonderful weekend!

💛Jessie


Comments

  1. Kim CarberryApril 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM

    What a lovely week apart from the ruptured ear drum.
    Happy birthday to Jamie!

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