So, I was pretty late at getting the classmates gifts and game done in order to post about them before Halloween. I actually ran so far behind, that I was working on their favors and the game the day OF their parties. Oops. I am sure everyone is tired of the Halloween photo overload in… >> View Post
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2013 Halloween
I took off work on Halloween so I could go to Autumn’s party in the morning, have lunch with Nathan and then go to Nathan’s party in the afternoon. Whew. It was a BUSY day. I was wiped out way before trick or treating. But, it was one of the funnest Halloweens ever! Autumn was… >> View Post
Chalkboard Advent Calendar
Since today is December 1st, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you the Chalkboard Advent Calendar I have been working on for the last couple of weeks. Last year we did the Lego calendars and not only are they expensive, they don’t give me a chance to get the kids engaged in… >> View Post
30×30 November Challenge Kick Off – My 30 Items
Well, it is time for another 30×30 Challenge, this will be my third… Any opportunity I have to torture Brian with taking my photo every morning I can’t pass up! Ha! If you are wondering what a 30×30 Challenge is, it is when you select 30 items from your closet and wear them exclusively for… >> View Post
Happy Halloween, Ya’ll! Pumpkin Carving Galore.
Have a Happy Halloween full of warm memories, lots of candy and colorful costumes! This is the best photo I got of the kids together after we carved pumpkins… Brian and I were looking at it and we agreed both of the kids look a little evil in it. ha! I guess pumpkin carving will… >> View Post
Halloween Ice Cream Treat Buckets
I am excited to finally share this craft with you and BEFORE Halloween! I have been working on it for a few weeks, it has just been so busy around here with all kinds of Fall activities, teacher conferences, dance watch classes, pumpkin this and pumpkin that… Anyway, last night I finally finished up the… >> View Post
2013 Trunk Or Treat
Last Friday was Trunk or Treat at the kids school and of course we had to decorate our trunk! I really had no idea what to do for a trunk theme, I really wanted to do a Disney Princess theme, but… Nathan didn’t want that. Autumn didn’t really seem to care, SO I decided to… >> View Post
2013 Boo at the Zoo
Last Friday we went to the St. Louis Zoo for their Boo at the Zoo with several families from the kids school. It was a little hectic getting there right after work, but we had a great time! Here is Nathan and Autumn on a rock in front of the entrance to the Zoo. I… >> View Post
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! I’ve decided to link up for the Friday Five again this week with Darci, April, Christina and Natasha! 1. Etsy Finds – Ohhh, Etsy, do I heart you! Something I really want from Etsy for Autumn’s birthday is a fabric TP. These must be the rave right now, because I see them everywhere…. >> View Post
Halloween Tree Ornaments: Bottle Cap Spiders {PLUS 2 Extra Ornament Crafts!!}
Today I am going to share with you a little Halloween craft… not only does it serve as a craft at our house, but we will also be using these adorable little bottle cap spiders as ornaments for our Halloween tree! I will also share a couple of other posts I have done in the… >> View Post
Halloween Slumber Party Link Up
I’ve been so excited about a virtual Halloween PJ Party that Darci and Meredith are hosting today. Who doesn’t get excited about dressing up their kiddos in Halloween PJ’s? I always (ALWAYS) get Nathan and Autumn the skeleton gymmies for Halloween from Gymboree. This year, I bought them 3 sizes big so that they would… >> View Post
Trendy Tot Tuesday: Autumn and Her Dolls
It’s Trendy Tot time once again with Mrs In Training, Lindsay and Megan! It has been really hectic around here, October always gets to be SO busy. I had something going on after work every day last week. Then we had evening plans EVERY night during the weekend, so I decided to cancel our Sunday… >> View Post