And just like that we have another teenager in the house! It seems I spend most of my time in denial, as I just can’t believe my little girl has grown up so fast! But I’m not the only one who’s noticed. Even the lady that checked us out at Walmart exclaimed how fast she’s… [continue reading]
Back to School with Spirit Popcorn Bar Party
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Snyder’s-Lance Inc, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Pop4Spirit http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Surprise! It’s back to school time already! My sweet girl Grace is entering seventh grade and a little nervous. For her it means so much more studying… [continue reading]
Happy 12th Birthday Grace!
My youngest girlie, Grace turned 12 this summer! Around her birthday I can’t help but remember all of the trauma that went on around her birth. I’m so happy we both lived through it! How thankful I am for my girl. This year the only thing she wanted was to have her friend over for a… [continue reading]
Irish Day Fun
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Our Irish parties have changed and varied through the years. It’s just not like Christmas or Easter when “everyone” takes off and spends time with families. Oh no, people just go on their merry way scheduling life with no regard to Irish Day! 😉 When we aren’t making memories at home… [continue reading]
Grace’s 11th Birthday
Grace was ever so excited to turn 11 in our new house! She had big plans. She would have our extended family over and we would all go swimming. It was such a big deal for all of us! Looking back I’m now sure how I managed it, but I didn’t get any photos of… [continue reading]
Happy 10 Years Grace!
Happy 10th Birthday to my sweet girl Grace. I’m going to say it. I have to say it! How time flies! Ha. And of course there’s also the old: She can’t possible be that old! Really though. You’d have been disappointed! 😉 Grace’s birthday falls around Memorial Day every year and being that it’s the… [continue reading]
LeapFrog Epic
As a LeapFrog mom Ambassador, I receive products, promotional items, and educational material to use and share as I see fit. However, any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience. We have been having an”Epic” time with our new LeapFrog Epic. It has come in handy so many times. Sometimes my four… [continue reading]
National Candy Collecting Day 2015
Dress up and go door to door to get free candy every year? We’re in! Every year we go to our costume closet and reuse and recycle costumes. The kids can choose from something we have or make their own. You know what they never mind. I mean, let’s be real. It’s all about the… [continue reading]
Easy Pizza Turnovers
Grace wants to be a chef when she grows up. Well she’s not sure if a chef or an artist, but she’s spending time working toward both, just in case! These easy pizza turnovers were her idea. What you need: 2 Pillsbury refrigerated Pizza Crust rolls Pizza sauce ( Spaghetti or marinara sauce works too.)… [continue reading]
A happy 9 years to Grace!
Grace’s ninth birthday arrived at Grandpa and Grandma’s cabin in Okoboji, IA. She had enjoyed a preparty celebration with her BFF at Medieval Times so she didn’t complain that much of her day was spent traveling. Her grandparents made her day special with a yummy taco meal. Funny side note as I am from Mexico,… [continue reading]