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So Joe and I used to be really good about going out on a regular date night. In California we went out about every other week. But since moving to Utah we have totally gotten out of the habit. We are trying hard to get back into a routine.

We usually just end up going to dinner. I honestly just enjoy the uninterrupted conversation! So since our dates are pretty casual I always reach for go to are my black jeans and a loose blouse. Or I’ll keep it simple with a dress + booties.

So if you know Joe you know he lives in basic tees. We hardly ever stray from them. He recently picked up a few more from Nordstrom along with a new pair of jeans. Joe had no  nice sneakers, so I made him pick some out! So on that note, I’m sharing a few more of our favorite casual date night looks below!!

Also last week I asked you guys to share your best date night ideas on instagram and you all came through with flying colors!!! So I don’t know about you, but Joe and I sometimes get in a rut for date nights and can’t get out of it. Anyone else struggle coming up with new ideas for date night? So I gathered all the best and sharing 9 GREAT date night ideas below!! Enjoy!!

xx kails

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. 9 GREAT DATE NIGHT IDEAS .

1. Kid at heart: Do something the inner kid in you would love! Head to an arcade, go mini golfing, play laser tag or go bowling. These are usually the dates we love the most because we can’t stop laughing the whole time so live it up! It is a great way to just forget about being an adult for a little while!
2. Restaurant roulette: Try something new besides your go to restaurants. Or even better take your tried and true favorites to a new setting by getting takeout and going to the park or the drive in!
3. Learn something new together: Whether it’s a sport you haven’t quite perfected, a dance style you’ve been wanting to try, or even a cooking class, learning something new together is so much fun!
4. Real estate hopping: So this one sounds like my dream. Go to different open houses or parade of homes to snag ideas for your own dream home.
5. Bring on the romance: Get all dressed up and head into the city for a fancy dinner for two, get a couples massage, go on a walk, pack a picnic in the mountains, or head to a bed & breakfast.
6. Recreate your first date: Plan your date as close to your original first date as you can! Have fun reminiscing about how you each remember it, what you were nervous about, or funny details they might not know!
7. Be adventurous: Do something that will get your hearts racing. Go tubing down a snowy mountain or a river, zip lining through the trees, or ride roller coasters at an amusement park. Every time we do something a little out of our comfort zone we end up having the best time both laughing at ourselves.
8. Dream big: Make a live list together! My friend Kelly gave me this idea and I absolutely love it. Sit down together and make a list of things you want to accomplish together. It can include simple things like a concert you want to go to together, or restaurant you want to try, as well as bigger goals like places you want to travel someday. It’s so much fun to think about the future together and add new fun ideas!
9. Keep it simple: You know what works best for you. That one on one time is really what it’s all about, so if hitting the drive thru for a burger + shake and eating it together in your car is all you have time for before the next soccer practice or business meeting, do it!

in collaboration with Nordstrom

photos: corissa ann

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I’ve been getting a lot of questions on how we are surviving in a 2- bedroom rental with all 7 of us while we finish our build. And though it’s definitely been chaotic and a little crazy, we are making it work. We feel so blessed to be able to build this new home in an area we love!

Luckily, our littles have been so flexible with everything. They are still at the ages where they are loving having a big sleepover every night. We have Hunter, Hudson, and Hayden sharing a big bed, with Houston in his crib in the same room. The 2nd bedroom has been Joe + I with Harper sleeping in the Nuna Sena. The Nuna Sena alone has been such a lifesaver in this transition. Harper sleeps like a dream in it no matter where we are. And as a bonus it doesn’t take up very much space.

We have had practice sleeping in cozy quarters traveling as a family, but I think the trickiest has probably been sharing one closet between all of us! Ha! To save on space we only brought summer clothes (which we are going to need to switch out pretty quick!), and the basic essentials. The kids all have their favorite toys/things to do, but that is about it!

It hasn’t been the easiest thing to do, and we are ready to get back to what we are more used to, but we know it will be worth the wait in the end! If you have any more questions about anything…the build, our crazy sleeping, you name it – I’m an open book. haha. Hope you all are having a great day!!

xx kails

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photos by corissa 

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girls:  hunter dress  (sold out) + converse  |  harper headband + dress  |  hayden dress + sandals  ||  boys:  hudson shirt + tennies  |  houston t-shirt + joggers + tennies

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I’ve been getting a lot of emails (since having Harper) asking how life with five little people is. To be honest it’s not much different than four. (but we were already crazy at that point) haha. Things are still crazy + busy. Adding our sweet little Harper has helped us all slow down for a second, and enjoy her sweet spirit.

The older kids have really stepped up and helped out SOOO much since Harper was born. Hunter can fully feed, make a bottle, change bums, and put both babies to bed. If Hudson is there to help – those two have been my lifesavers!! Really I don’t know what I would have done without them. Especially since the first 7 months of Harper’s life we didn’t live by any family.

Hunter has started tending here and there when Joe and I have no way of juggling schedules or are dropping off little people at practices or games. We started out slow and would let her take over responsibilities while we were home. Then slowly let her watch one sleeping baby while I ran to the grocery store or to pick someone up.

I can’t believe how old the kids have gotten. The three of them are now off to school. Hayden is only gone for 2.5 hours. With just two babies  at home its been so fun to just enjoy them and watch them start to play together.

It’s bee nice since we moved to Utah as Joe has had more time off than before + he actually gets off early on some days!! We are able to spend more time with him and do more things all together as a family which has filled my cup to the brim!!

The older kids have kept us even more busy since we’ve moved here. Joe and I are always running around and juggling the kids schedules – taking to soccer and football practices, swimming lessons, soccer and football games (that sometimes run at the same time). We try to have one parent to each of their games if possible or I have been able to call my sisters or brother in laws in desperate times.

I feel like I can just get a  handle on things for one second and then everything changes again!! Babies stop sleeping, the older people get moody, we change  sports or dance, Joe has a really tough/busy month of work or I do and then I feel all lost and crazy. I honestly don’t think anyone ever has it together all the time…we are all just trying to teach our people the right things and enjoy the journey as we go.

I’d love if you’d share any of your tips for trying to keep it all together. OR any struggles you’ve had as a mother. I love this community so much. I am always uplifted and inspired by you all!! It’s comforting to know we are not alone. More than likely someone else has experienced what we are going through. I hope you know I am an open book and I try to share our joys along with our struggles here in this space. Thank you for always being here!!

xx kails

these pics were taken at the Museum of Natural Curiosity — which my littles LOVED!!

photos: corissa ann