This year I decided to sign up on the PATS (Parents and Teachers) committee, and one of the activities that I was the most excited to help volunteer at was Santa’s Kottage. I am not sure how popular this is at other schools, but an envelope is sent home and you determine a set amount… >> View Post
Archives for 2011
Nathan’s Christmas Musical for School
Last night, Nathan had his Christmas musical for school. It was a LONG day for me, because Autumn woke up at least 12 times the night before because she had a cold/cough. Then, no nap at my Mom’s even though her cough got a lot better. I was really worried she was going to be… >> View Post
2011 Christmas Card Photo
The last three years (since Autumn has been born) I have taken the Christmas card photo by our tree instead of dragging the kids to an over packed photography studio. I am really happy with this years photo, but I must have taken 100 shots before I got just ONE good one out of the… >> View Post
Lowes Build and Grow – Coal Car (Train Series)
The kids were at their Dad’s this past weekend, so of course I couldn’t let Nathan miss out on the coal car at Lowes… so, I went up there and got a kit for him. He wanted to work on it AS SOON as we got home, he was so excited! This coming Saturday is… >> View Post
Santa Hat Trail Mix
I saw the cutest Santa Hat trail mix recipe on Pinterest (yes, I heart Pinterest!) and decided to make it for the kids for St. Nick’s day. Here is Autumn by all of the ingredients. I took a bag of white chocolate chips, and a spoonful of Crisco and put it in the microwave in… >> View Post
Saw this on Pinterest… wanted to share.
Some of these really made me think. Wanted to share.
Campire, Marshmallow Bath and Monopoly Elfie
Nathan has been asking me to go camping a lot lately (its Winter!!), so I had Elfie make a little camp fire around his friends. He also brought the kids Hershey bars, and we made Smores in the microwave, which were actually REALLY yummy! Elfie needed a nice relaxing bath. This was Nathan’s FAVORITE so… >> View Post
Look in the Mirror
Of course, this is an idea I stole off of Pinterest. My peaceful little babies sleeping with paint on their noses! That Elfie is quite sneaky
Wish Lists to Santa
Elfie has been a busy, busy little elf at our house. He decided that it was time to bring some very important list making supplies to our home. Nathan has been asking to make a list of toys he wants Santa to bring. Elfie made this wish come true by bringing Nathan a pad of… >> View Post
Curly Que
Autumn’s hair after a bath a few nights ago. She fell asleep on the couch. Such sweet little curls!
St. Nick’s
I have never celebrated St. Nick’s with the children, but thought I would give it a whirl this year. I wanted to keep it really simple and traditional, so I had the children leave their boots by the door (Autumn’s yellow rain boots and Nathan’s black cowboy boots) and I filled them with a Santa… >> View Post
2011 Mall Santa Photo
Autumn does not trust Santa! The lady at the mall said she has been taking Santa photos for 7 years, and she was an expert at getting a photo right before they started to cry. She was right! I set Autumn in Santas lap, Autumn’s arms are still up from me setting her down, and… >> View Post