So yesterday was the first day of our countdown. It was to make Caramel Apple Balls. I saw this on some crafty blog, can’t remember which one, and it looks SO fun and SO yummy. Well…let’s just say it was fun, and kind of yummy, but basically the end result was a big DUD.* But […]
Two years ago Trent and I were really wanting to start some new family traditions for Chrsitmas. So, we decided to do a Family Christmas Countdown. For 25 days leading up to Christmas, we pull a piece of paper from our advent calendar that says something we are going to do as a family that […]
Tonight we were in the car and the song “Santa Claus is coming to Town” came on the stereo. From the WAY back of the mini-van (Carson’s newest favorite place to sit, which drives me crazy, because I can’t hand him anything and he’s constantly saying “What? What did you say? Are you talking to […]
Aw! Love this. Sydney was not dressed for photo ops. Free candy canes and chocolate milk on her face add to the, uh, eclectic look she’s sporting. But she’s getting loved on and she’s happy–despite her facial expression. “Sisters…sisters…there were never such devoted sisters!” Love my boy. And my other boy. Cutie patooties! Grandpa Phil […]
Between October and December of this year, both my parents turn 60. My brother and I (and our families) wanted to do something special and not let this important birthday slip by. So we planned a trip to Hawaii! But then we realized it would be better to go to the Oregon coast in November. […]
Carson and I had a great moment the other day. It was one of the only situations I can think of where my son was physically and emotionally upset, and I was glad. Let me explain: Being 5 comes with loving games, and Carson is no exception. He loves the board games we have, and […]
It’s Wednesday night, and I feel like last weekend got over about 5 minutes ago. It was that good! For some reason, I don’t like the phrase “women’s retreat.” It sounds so old-fashioned and cheesy. But that’s what it was. I am convinced that it is pretty much summer-camp for grown up girls. We stayed […]
I’m off the grid for a while–meaning I have been and will continue to be. Life is swirling at triple speed for a couple weeks. My main focus right now is our church’s women’s retreat this weekend. Last year I agreed to be on the 3 person planning committee. We’re averaging about 30 emails a […]
So, I’m working on my goal to be content with my point-and-shoot camera and take Ashley’s advice and switch up my angles. I went for it and got way down low. So low that I was laying on the ground. Here’s the point of view from mommy on the ground on a gorgeous fall afternoon. […]