198. Summer vacation begins


Today marks the first day of summer vacation.  Yesterday, B said farewell to kindergarten.  I’m looking forward to having him home with us throughout the weekdays for a bit.  I have a feeling the next two months are, unfortunately, going to pass by in the blink of an eye.  Between our mini vacation next week, […]

193. Peppermint plate


Day three of our activity advent calendar called for making plates from peppermint candies.  I’d seen several tutorials around on Pinterest, and it seemed easy enough.  Bake at 350* for 8 minutes and allow to cool.  It was quite easy, and the kids had a blast. We baked ours in spring form pans to help […]

192. Counting down


Hands down, this has been the most awesome Christmastime, and it’s only beginning.  My five year old has been unbelievably excited about EVERYTHING Christmas related, from our nativity sets, to the lights, to Elvis (our elf on the shelf), to making decorations and now to our activity Advent Calendar.  This kid’s spirit is positively infectious. […]

184. Finished mantel


It’s done!  I finally bought ribbon to string my “Thankful” banner together, and my Thanksgiving/fall mantel is finally done.  And with the exception of a small embroidery piece, my fall decorating is complete.  About time, too.  Two more weeks and it all comes down for the Christmas stuff! So this was my first year to decorate […]