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Welcome Friends!

I can’t say I’m too bummed this month is over, mostly because I am ready for some of that spring and summer weather.

Can I get a, “YES PLEASE“?

It was a pretty crazy winter here in the Portland/Vancouver neck of the woods.

A recent text message from a friend read,

“p sure we’ve only had 2 days of sun since I was born.”

I made sure my little boys had a chance to enjoy some of that sun.

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This is such a fun time for the Mantzkes. These little bundles of joy are at an all too perfect age.

It’s wonderful to finally be at the point where these boys can play together and we can do more activities as a whole family.

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This month I was finally able to set up my music corner!

The guitar mountings on the wall lock to hinder any little rascals from knocking them down.

Brooke and I also had fun painting the office…and by Brooke and I actually mean Brooke. Brooke had a fun time painting the office.

If you were wondering if “Outside The Shop” is actually just a blog where I post a bunch of pictures of my kids, well you wouldn’t be wrong.

These boys ARE my life outside the shop. I can’t ever get enough.

Just in case you were wondering, the cats are doing ok too.

The furniture you don’t want them hanging out on always ends up being the spots they love the most.

Overall I am very thankful to have another great month in the books. There are a lot exciting things coming up soon that I can’t wait to share with you all!

THANKS FOR READING! See you guys next month.