Maybe you have caught that Brian is down in Florida? I have been snapping more pictures and putting them on instagram so he can see what is going on here. Are you following SimplyBudgeted on Instragram? While you are at it, follow ThisCookinDad on Instagram and catch all of … [Read more...]
Life as seen on Instagram
Are you following us over on Instagram? I have been trying to post more over there so be sure to follow us SimplyBudgeted and ThisCookinDad over there! If you aren't following us there, here is a taste on what you have been missing out on ... Blackberry Crumble Coke Float = … [Read more...]
More March Snow in Virginia
We had more snow Sunday night into Monday. It is mostly gone now. You can still see it high up in the mountains which is beautiful. One day I will have the opportunity to get pictures of the views we see daily around here. Until then, you are stuck with views of our yard ... … [Read more...]
Another March Snow for Virginia
We woke up on Monday to MORE snow! More ... in March. We only had a few inches here at our house that morning and then it rained all day. So the kids did not play in the snow that day. I did snap a few pictures when I went out to thaw the car out to drive to work. Here were my … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Sophie and my iPhone
Sophie was playing games on my phone the other night. I saw her ... all was good. I sure did laugh when I found this and several other pictures of her on my phone though ... I love you ,my Sophie girl! … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Virginia
My sister took all of these pictures except for the last one that some stranger took and emailed to her when they landed. Her dear husband bought her a hot air balloon ride for her birthday ... her dear husband that is scared of heights. She was so excited! I love the picture … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Patch Visit 2012: Miller Farms Market
We took time earlier this month to visit our favorite pumpkin patch here in Central Virginia. We headed to Miller Farms Market in Orange, VA. It is a drive for us but they only charge you for your pumpkins. A lot places around here charge admission fees and even hayride fees. … [Read more...]
Fall Time: Playing in the Leaves
We only have one tree in our yard that has lots of pretty leaves (we wish we had more for sure!) The kids love it when Brian rakes up the leaves for them to jump and play in together. Here are some pictures of how playing in the leaves at our house goes ... Run … [Read more...]
Fall in Virginia
Fall is here! It became obvious last week that Fall arrived here in Virginia. I love the colors Fall brings us here in Virginia. Taken at Miller Farms Market, Mine Run, VA Taken in my garden ... this mum is bigger than me. I need to re-home it to another spot in our … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Cupcakes
Grace finally had her friend birthday party on Saturday. She insisted on using the Betty Crocker Shake N Pour cupcakes for her party. When she picked the Barbie themed party decorations, I decided the cake stand in the giveaway gift pack was a great fit. (Psst, the giveaway is … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Kings Dominion
We had the opportunity to take the kids to Kings Dominion recently. My brother came along so we equal in the adult to kid ratio. It was a great day of fun! What fun have you been having lately? Leave us a comment and let us know! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: First Day of Preschool
Yesterday, Sophie and Matthew started preschool. Sophie is a half day transitional Kindergarten program that meets 5 days a week. Matthew is in a half day program that meets 2 days a week for three year olds. Sophie beyond excited ... Matthew not so much. Sophie likes to … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: 6th Birthday for Grace
Grace's 6th Birthday was last Friday. She had a little family party the week before at my parent's house where she picked a Hello Kitty theme. Cake by Chamber's Cakery! We ordered her birthday cake from Sam's Club so we get a full sheet cake to share at a church dinner. … [Read more...]
1st Day of School – 1st Grade
Today is Grace's 1st day of 1st Grade. You might remember she turned 5 on her 1st Day of Kindergarten last year. This year her birthday is the third day of school. It took some convincing on our part that she was actually allowed to start 1st grade even though she isn't 6 … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Vacation Playground Time
These pictures are at Jellystone Park Yogi Bear's Natural Bridge, Virginia location. We hope your summer is lots of fun! … [Read more...]