This year I found painting. I went to a class at a local place called Wine and Design. Did you see my picture over on Instagram? Grace begged for the Painting badge to be one of the first Brownie badges of this year. We have had a number of painting meetings. Oh the mess. … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
Panettone Bread Pudding
Panettone is kind of a new thing in our house. I've been curious about it for years, but decided that this was the year to try it. In a lot of ways, it's like a fruitcake made with a light yeast bread, as opposed to the dense quick bread that we typically associate with … [Read more...]
Best Bubbly for a Budget
You know it’s a party when someone breaks out the bubbly. Nothing says Happy New Year’s or Congratulations quite like clinking champagne glasses together after a heartfelt toast. Most people usually say Champagne when talking about bubbly, but there are two kinds – Champagne and … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Jesus! and Merry Christmas to You!
We want to take a minute today to remind everyone the true reason of Christmas ... It warms my heart when the kids say "Jesus' birthday". Gosh they love birthdays. Our sign is back in the yard ... Yeah the lights never made it up but we did get the sign out. Plus we made a … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 22 Goodbye Kingston
I thought Kingston, our Elf on the Shelf, should say goodbye. Sounds good right? Well I went all out ... or so I thought. I ... Kingston wrote on the mirror. Dear gosh that was impossible to photograph! His note said "Be good! I will miss you. See you next year! Love, … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 21 Baking Day
After I caught up on Elf on the Shelf yesterday posting the three days I missed (the kids were watching The Polar Express for the third time since school got out on Friday), I missed posting last night. Instead of sitting here typing about yesterday being baking day or even … [Read more...]
All I want for Christmas …
is my two front teeth! Wait. Not me. Grace! Her two front teeth have been lose for what seems like a month. She our seven year old/second grader that had only lost two teeth so far (the bottom two). My family in the dental area say that it is a good thing she is keeping her … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 20 Elf Meets Tooth Fairy
We had a MEGA magical event at our house Saturday night. MEGA folks. Not only do we have our visiting Elf on the Shelf, Kingston, but the TOOTH FAIRY came too. The tooth fairy came because Grace lost TWO teeth! WOW! I had to break my rule of doing more than just moving the Elf … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 19 Countdown is ON!
The countdown to Christmas is on for sure. Matthew made this great countdown to Christmas chain at Preschool. Kingston, our Elf on the Shelf, thought it was a great swing. At least someone is using it!! Matthew won't let us rip off the countdown chains. I am not sure why … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf: Day 18 Laundry Day
Here I am playing catch up again. I don't where my kids are getting germs from this year but this mommy can not handle kid germs it seems. Day 18 was what day ... Friday? I think that was right. Brian was in charge of Elf on the Shelf hiding that night. He put the Elf on the … [Read more...]
Day 17: Elf on the Shelf Hanging with the Chicks
This Elf on the Shelf placement is a repeat. He has been here before yet he is here again. Of course, Brian didn't dust up there before he shoved Elf on the Shelf up there. He needs more dusting lessons ... that is Brian not the Elf on the Shelf. If the Elf on the Shelf dusted, I … [Read more...]
Day 16: Elf on the Shelf Life is a Beach
Maybe? I would like to be at the beach right now. I am sure there is cold and flu season at the beach but I have a feeling the ocean air would help this family feel better. It wouldn't hurt right? Well Kingston found a scarf that is on the wall and claimed as a hammock for his … [Read more...]
Multi-Tasking for the Holidays with Sprint’s LG G2
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Sprint. I received product samples to facilitate my review. For most people, the holidays are a busy time of year. In our house, we add a birthday into the mix. With Thanksgiving, Sophie's … [Read more...]
Day 15: Elf on the Shelf In the Hut
Today our Elf on the Shelf was in the Hut. No, not the Pizza Hut. Man ... I loved their pizzas growing up. What happened? Anyway, the banana leaf hut manger scene ... one of Brian's many manger scenes! This is sitting on the DVD cabinet next to the couch. Brian told me … [Read more...]
Video Baby Monitor by VTech®
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