After getting the school pictures back, I’m yet again reminded how much I appreciate that I can take decent pictures of the kids. What a waste of money…but at least they are printed. I can’t say that for the majority […]
Yes, I am from Wisconsin. That title should tell you that, if nothing else. We *heart* our beer cheese soup. I have been searching for recipes to make a soup that #1 tastes good and #2 does not include cheese […]
I looked out the window on Monday morning and saw the sky glowing pink. Of course, I had to get the girl to come over quickly, as pink is her favorite color. I stepped outside and quick snapped this photo […]
So on Wednesday I realized that I hadn’t put anything into Anya’s class basket for the PTO Carnival that was to be held that Friday. The theme was “Crafting with Kids”, so what did I make? Yes! You guessed it! […]
This past weekend was busy. I know…you are shocked, right?? On Saturday we went to an apple orchard to pick apples destined for a local food bank. All told there were 20,000 lbs of apples picked, which was awesome. The […]
Tacos are the kids’ second favorite meal next to Kraft macaroni and cheese. Usually I do the ground beef tacos…simple and easy. This is, however, my favorite way to make them. It is my remake from ChiChi’s fajitas, which I […]
We have a few of these bushes in our yard, and in the Fall they turn into a deep rich red. These bushes are some of the few that are still holding onto their pretty leaves. This Fall has actually been […]
I love the imagination of little kids. Sticks become swords and they in turn become fierce ninjas. Then mommies become worried because they start sword fights with their newly acquired swords. There are lots of wildly swinging limbs and little […]
This blanket is for the little man of one of our friends. He was born early at 30.5 weeks and had spent a bit of time in the NICU getting stronger every day. He is now at home and they […]
This is an old building in a rather tiny town. I took photos there on Saturday, and maybe if we get our act together I will get us to take some family photos there, as well.
Anya has been helping Kailan in reading his books lately… Book: The brown bear is reading a book Kailan: The brown bear is reeeee… Anya: Red! Kailan: Read…. Anya: Ready! Set! Go! Kailan: Anyaaaaa!! Reading! The brown bear is read-ing […]
I feel a presence close as I expel a tired breath and crack open my eyes. I am greeted by exceedingly blue eyes and disheveled blonde locks. “Mommy!”, he says in a mock whisper. “I’m hungry! Can you make me […]
