For his ten year celebration Little Jason wanted nothing other than a hotdog and s’mores party with the immediate family. I usually try to put together some extra food and sides for a party, but after much questioning I could only get him to include pickles, Pringles, and a cheese ball. It’s only now as… [continue reading]
Our Family Holiday
What a whirlwind the holidays were for us! With the help of these five cuties, we managed to get our Christmas tree up and decorated…wait for it…before Thanksgiving! I was so proud of myself. 🙂 We celebrated Thanksgiving at my sister Sara’s house with lots of food and family fun. I don’t take as many… [continue reading]
The Spirit of Christmas
In the throes of present day Christmas festivities, I was so encouraged by this letter written by my grandmother in 1973. Take a few minutes, and journey with me to a different time and place, and together we will remember the Spirit of Christmas. Christmas in Central America: “To the North American living in Central… [continue reading]
Family Travel Mom-Hacks
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and NicePak, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #nicencleanwipes http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Traveling with my family is a priority! I work really hard to be able to travel and vacation with five kids. Time spent together away from the hum… [continue reading]
Big Dogs Sportswear: Fun Gifts for all on your list!
Have fun with holiday shopping this year with Big Dogs Sportswear! I had an uproariously great time picking out shirts, and I know you will too. Thanks so much to Big Dogs Sportswear for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Early Christmas gifts for Daddy It has been our tradition to open a… [continue reading]
Practicing Thankfulness
How often are we practicing thankfulness? It’s November and like many of you I’ve been thinking about thankfulness. I have so much to be thankful for now and every day. This post I wrote a few years ago kept coming to mind. While my kids are older and some of the issues are different the… [continue reading]
The Christmas Car Bracelet
It’s November! I am so THANKFUL for the upcoming holidays. 😉 Extra time with family over lots of food and games. Who’s with me? Everywhere I go it seems people are already talking about their Christmas lists, and what they want to give. I love that. I haven’t heard people asking for things. The conversation… [continue reading]
Happy 17, Faith!
Happy Birthday to my Faith! You will recognize our family traditions. First, there are the flowers from Daddy! This year she was surprised with beautiful roses. We start this once our girls turn twelve. Choosing the dinner menu is also something the kids look forward to. A taco dinner is one of Faith’s favorite meals…. [continue reading]
Explore Galveston’s Historical Sites
Who doesn’t love the beach? Galveston is a great place to take in some sun and waves! Whether you’re on a week long family vacation, weekend getaway, or making your way to a cruise, take some time to explore Galveston’s historical sites. My visit to Galveston, Texas was sponsored as a part of a familiarization… [continue reading]
How could such a perfect day have had so much go wrong?
It was a homeschool field trip for our Classical Conversations Community high school group. It’s called Protocol, a time set aside to focus on etiquette and culture. This year a day trip to San Antonio was chosen. It sounded like a lot of fun, and I wanted to experience this with my daughter, so I… [continue reading]
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