• Thankful For

    Valentine’s Date – a Photo Essay

    My husband and I usually do not do anything fancy for Valentine’s Day, maybe some candy and chocolates and a special homemade dinner.  But this year when I saw a Living Social Deal for a Wine Tasting for 2, I couldn’t pass it up. We went on Saturday afternoon the day after Valentine’s Day for or Valentine’s Date and since it was downtown we were quite excited about walking around, taking pictures and enjoying our time together.  So that is how I decided to share our evening, in pictures. Love you Honey! So thankful for a loving, funny, caring husband. I love you Craig you are my soulmate, a gift…

  • Blogging

    Looking Back on Christmas 2012

    I almost can’t believe how quickly it is all over with, this Christmas rush, gathering with family and friends… all of it.  So much anticipation then it comes and goes like a flash.  We enjoyed this Christmas so much and created lots of memories. Homemade Christmas cards, the fun was in taking them, especially with a funny lil guy making us all crack up. Seashell Christmas Ornaments we made for the family: The Annual Women-of-My-Family Cookie Exchange: We exchanged a variety of different types  of cookies this year and we had some newcomers to the cookie exchange as well. A wonderfully uncrowded trip to the “big” Museum, on a gorgeous…

  • Blogging,  Kid Fun,  Thankful For

    A Taste of Summer

    4 Days at the Lake – that is what we did this past weekend.  The boys ran, explored, fished, and played at the beach.  They loved every minute.  Preston says his favorite part was the s’mores, lol.  There is really nothing like the taste of a perfectly browned marshmallow.  We ate delicious food like hot dogs, cheeseburgers, cherries, grapes, cheese and of course, s’mores. We learned that Preston is a natural fisherman. We stayed in a cabin by the lake. Dinner:  Rib-Eye, Hot Dogs and Corn   Oliver roasting marshmallows The boys enjoying a ride on the lake with my cousin and his totally cool boat. Cousins creating art with markers and paper, the…

  • Chocolate Kiss, M&M Pretzels
    Blogging,  Inspiration,  Thankful For

    Cookie Exchange 2011

    Tis the season for get togethers in all shapes and forms. Last weekend I had a relaxing, fun time with my Mom, Sister, Aunts and Cousins, Sister in Law and her Mom and Daughter too. What a nice time we had, it was our annual Christmas Cookie Exchange. We each made a 6 dozen cookies and other goodies to share, see my recent article at Social Moms on how to host a Cookie Exchange. My cousin made enchiladas while my Mom whipped up chips, delicious salsa, and the best guacamole.  We had conversation, yummy food and door prizes!  I won a really nice apron, I was so happy  – I…

  • I am 8
    Blogging,  Thankful For

    Turning 8

    My oldest turned 8 this past week and  we did things a little different this year.  Usually we do the whole party thing, but I thought it was time for some more meaningful time with people he loves.  I asked him if he wanted to have each Grandma take him on a date and then we would let him choose a friend to take to our local amusement center. He loved the idea and so I let our families know the scoop, they were game! The night before his birthday my Mom picked him up and they headed straight for the “toy aisle”.  Preston picked out his favorite toy – building bricks.…

  • Blogging,  Homeschooling,  Kid Fun,  Thankful For

    Fun in the Sun

    The weather here in Colorado is crazy! One day it is 70 , the next it is snowing and freezing, then back to 70 the next day. Seriously! Last week on one of the so-so days we had some fun outside. Wasn’t too cold, wasn’t too hot. The boys did floor puzzles on the sidewalks, we colored the sidewalks with chalk. We ate lunch on a blanket in the grass, fun! To top it off… the boys went for the costume drawer, which is always a hit. this is a Buzz Lightyear, IronMan Hybrid LOVE this life!!

  • Blogging,  Deals,  Inspiration

    A Great Ladies Night Out!

    Recently, thanks to Living Social I had a fantastic afternoon out with my Mom and Sister.  I must say that since Groupon started it all, we have been able to do things we would never do. This deal was for a painting class that includes a glass of wine, so it is called Painting and Sipping.  Sounded fun.  I have always wanted to paint on canvas but would never, ever go buy all the supplies.  We have plenty of poster paint, finger paint and water colors but nothing fancy. This was a great opportunity to get my hands dirty so to speak. I sent the link to my Mom and she was…

  • Blogging,  Thankful For

    A Blessing in Disguise

    I guess one thing about blessings in disguise, you don’t always see them right away. Last summer and fall my husband was unemployed, looking for work. I had the opportunity to increase my hours at work and my husband became the primary caregiver during the day. At the time I never truly stopped to think about what an awesome situation God presented us with, a time for a Dad to bond with his boys. I was steeped in work and admittedly, worried. I am thinking about it now and thanking God for that time. I found pictures on the computer of their adventures together. What a time they had! Museums,…