(leggings, top, gloves, headband <– everything is still 30% off)
A Saturday morning run with friends was what my soul needed. Most of us aren’t training for anything currently, so it’s a ‘sleep in and text when you wake up, and then we find each other out there’ kind of a thing. Skipping setting an alarm clock and still getting a few miles with friends = the ultimate joy after so much time away from running.
Our good friends had a baby so we were able to meet their new little one (HOW DO I ALWAYS FORGET HOW TINY THEY COME?!), and then we were off to Planted in Pages. The owners noticed Knox’s interest in a series a few weeks ago, so they ordered the rest of the series for him and told us when they saw him. Truly the best bookstore ever.
We went to go find a Christmas tree!
Can you believe she is going to be 7 in a few days?!
I took a nap to prepare for the evening and then we ate dinner and told the kids to layer up for the football game. Skye came out of her room with legit TEN socks on each foot haha. She took her assignment seriously.
Knox was so excited to get to come because he had been gone every home game, but he was able to make it to their last one.
They all get so into it and I cannot believe how much they know about football. Brooke was using my gloves from when I took that nasty fall in a pothole a few months ago.. they are torn up but still work great haha.
I didn’t have my phone out for a while and then when I checked it, I had a dozen notifications from people… It freaked me out that something was wrong until I realized that it was because Brooke and Skye were on ESPN! The girls were so excited! Famous!
Andrew got to help out with Cosmo’s stunt of flying through a ring of fire.
We weren’t going to get the maple bar until we saw everyone else with one and had to jump on the bandwagon.
BYU won, Beck got to hang with Cosmo, and the kids saw a fistfight on the field so it was quite an eventful evening. I almost wussed out because it was so cold, but I’m very thankful I went.
And I only took one pic on Sunday of Brooke and Beretta running🤍
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My women’s and runners gift guide is HERE and today I have a kids’ gift guide for you! PS Andrew and I are giving each other experiences this year so I haven’t looked into anything for men this year…
*Skye lives on her bar and it fits perfectly in her room.
*I’m getting this cotton candy maker for the girls.
*I bought this indoor swing for Skye to read in… she could read all day.
*We are massive fans of the Harry Potter Illustrated set.
*I got Skye and Beck this Yoto Player for them to listen to stories!
*The kids love their go-carts.
*Beck’s favorite train (it is a remote steam engine).
*Our favorite family games are here, here, here, here here, here, here, here, here and here. This game is hilarious to play with kids.
*Lego Friends and Lego City sets are all 4 of their #1 choice—> I’ll link a few that they adore: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
*Melissa & Doug sets. All four of our kids have loved them and they are made so well. These are our favorites that we own—> here, here, here, here, here and here.
*Beck and Skye adore these stomp rockets!
*This inflatable bounce house keeps them sane during the winter when I put it inside, and they jump on it for a very long time.
*The girls love this bead set.
*Perler beads are a win for Brooke, Knox, and Skye.
*This bug collector set has spent many hours with Skye.
*We’ve had our Bronco for two years, which is still a favorite for all the kids. We got it for half this price, so it doesn’t go on sale at times!
*MAGNATILES. I think these are my favorite toys… the creativity they develop when they build with these!
*This Thomas the Train Tower has been loved by Beck for three years now.
*They love this snow cone machine!
*The karaoke microphone is a blast.
*Lincoln Logs are simply a classic.
*This ride-on scooter!
*We have had this dome for years; the kids and neighbors all love it.
*My #1 children’s book that makes me tear up every time I read it to them.
*The Weird but True series is a winner for my kids; this one about the body is incredible, 3d dog anatomy book, and Vet Academy (Brooke’s favorite).
*I love sending my nieces and nephews a gumball machine.
*This glow in the dark rock painting is so much fun to do with you!
*The instant camera my kids love!
*We bought this car and track set for Beck.
*We got this hover soccer ball game for the big kids.
As far as tween/teens, I do not feel qualified in this subject yet ha but maybe next year I’ll be better…. So far, it’s just Nikes, Stanley, soccer cleats, BYU gear, 49ers gear, Legos, this acrylic paint set, this jewelry-making kit, and Stance socks.
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Have a tree up?
Any gift ideas for kids?
Tell me a highlight from your weekend?
Have a lot of your shopping done or not so much?
