Ok since this is a blog about my family and my children, I believe it is time to confess something: When I get sick, and feel like death is upon me: I let my kids watch the TV with me. There I said it. It is true. And I have created some funny obsessions asContinue reading “The Pioneer Woman”
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Wise Words for Moms
Any parents out there finding themselves consistently redirecting, correcting or discipling?! That is a silly question right! I find myself stumbling over my words, personalizing things that are not personal, and saying phrases like, “because I said so!” More times then I would like to count. HOWEVER, I have found a resource that personally isContinue reading “Wise Words for Moms”
Pumpkin Time
Every fall I always enjoy the beautiful changing of the tree leaves, the crisp air and the fall treats! Our oldest daughter is just now 4 and we as a family haven’t really gotten into the “halloween” events that usually go with what we think of when we think of the fall season. My husbandContinue reading “Pumpkin Time”
The Letter Nn
This past week our kids got to learn and practice the letter Nn. What a FUN and FULL week! Here are some quick highlights on the letter Nn 🙂 We connected the letter Nn with Nest! On Monday Nana came over and we all made “Nest Cookies.” Simple and quick recipe: 1 cup of butterscotchContinue reading “The Letter Nn”
BEST VALENTINES GIFT EVER
My husband Darren is truly amazing in so many ways, but if you were to ask him about his gift giving skills he would tell you that is an area of improvement in his life. HOWEVER, his wonderful man surprised me with the most cliques Valentines’ gift ever: a puppy! We got married in JulyContinue reading “BEST VALENTINES GIFT EVER”
A is for Apple
This week in Preschool we have been working on the Letter Aa. Within learning the Letter Aa we have focused on APPLES :). Perfect for the beginning of Fall. My grandparents have several apple trees, which we went to and picked apples from to start the week. Then on Monday when Nana came over weContinue reading “A is for Apple”
Laundry Mat
As we all know by now I am obsessed with Pinterest! Currently I have 14,417 pins hahah! I even started a completed board for all the pins that I have completed! In one of my boards under the heading of Build My Own Dream Home, I have pinned multiple pins on double washer and dryers.Continue reading “Laundry Mat”
Living in a Fishbowl
Growing up as a Pastors Daughter there was times I felt I was living in a fishbowl and eyes were watching me make all my life choices. My parents did a great job not “advertising” my faults, or my learning opportunities. Thankfully I didn’t grow up in the Facebook world. I would be embarrassed toContinue reading “Living in a Fishbowl”
Family Pictures
Yesterday we took family photos. It was our first time as a family of 6 getting our pictures taken, and boy oh boy was it an event to remember. My husband is working a few night shifts this week at the hospital, so I thought it would be the perfect time for us to scheduleContinue reading “Family Pictures”
Moms Make Your Bed
Do you ever have a convicting moment? I HAVE them ALL the time!!!! In fact I just had one TODAY!!! Yesterday, I wrote a blog about morning jobs for my kids and how that helps them prepare for the day. One of their morning jobs is to make their beds. Simple enough, right! I mean,Continue reading “Moms Make Your Bed”