Unexpected Treasure
This is the year that G (who does’t know yet) is going to be getting her “American Girl Doll”. Rather we found “The Vision Forum“ company that sells an AGD type doll that we decided to go with. The concept is still the same, they each have their own story and beautiful period clothing and several accessories th [...]
It’s Not Christmas Without the ...
This weekend marks G’s second season performing in the Nutcracker.
G and her best friend A have improved so much over this past year. They have become more ‘lyrical’ and more graceful in their movements, it is a pleasure to watch them dance. These girls have worked very hard at their parts (as short as they were) and it sh [...]
‘Puzzling’ in the Winter
For a couple of years now, Kip and I have been carrying on the tradition of both of our families. Winter, especially around the holidays is a really fun time to gather around a table and work on a puzzle. As part of one of our advent activities we started a puzzle and listened to Christmas music. It was so much fun that we lost track of ti [...]
My Day in Kindergarten
I have decided to make the kids classrooms a priority for 2009. I get so energized every time I help in their classes. This day was no exception. G’s teacher is so creative and has such a fun way of teaching her students, I wish I was in school again. i got to help in Art, got to work with each student individually and take a flight [...]
I Love a Parade!
Everyone must experience a parade at least once, right? Someday I would love to see a big city parade (Macy’s)…other than the ginormous crowds it would be a fun experience.
in our fifteen years, Kip and I have only been to the parade one other time and it was freezing cold and very crowded and quite honestly we never thought we&# [...]
Precious Pooches
Had to share a couple of pictures of the little poochies in our family.
Piper just got groomed doesn’t he look cute?
Can you believe these two on the sofa? A little too comfy looking!!!
On this morning, H was waiting ready for school playing with some cars and he looked behind him and all of the doggies were hanging out with him. Tha [...]
Crimpus Fruitloop Returns!
It must be the first of December!
Looks who is here!!! Welcome back little Elf!
I absolutely love that my kids enjoy our family traditions and that they remember significant dates like December 1st. As soon as I woke up, the kids come to me to remind me….”Crimpus should be here, mom! Do you think he came back?” Within [...]
Advent Season
So many wonderful things you can do as a family during this season. I enjoy our family devotions all year long, but Advent is my most favorite. Each year we have done something a little different. This year we took the recommendation of a friend and are reading “Jothams Journey”. Two days in and I am really enjoying it, as are [...]
Sometimes change IS fun!
I go through stages where I just need a change. I love to re-arrange rooms, paint, anything for a fresh look. This week I was in need of some changes. On Wednesday I got a lot of hair cut off and got a new hairstyle, I needed a fresh look and I am very happy with it.
This weekend the boys and I moved the kids tv and entertainment center d [...]
