pre-Christmas
We do gingerbread houses each year before Christmas. It’s fun for all of us, but I must say that the person who loves it most is our candy-holic:In her book,…
one question
I have one big question today: How in the world did it become December 17th so darn fast? Honestly, it seems like yesterday I was SHOCKED to look at the…
candy bar game
In answer to many questions about the candy bar game from a few posts ago, here it is: (and I take no credit since it’s a total tradition from my…
Easter eggs
When I was growing up, carving pumpkins and painting Easter eggs were some of my favorite holiday traditions. Something about that creative outlet…creating something from a blank slate…a blank pumpkin,…
Christmas stories
Oh my word. It’s been one heck of a week. Actually one heck of a month. I cannot believe it is December. Gradually through all the Thanksgiving festivities and house-guests…
decoration nostalgia
You know those holiday decorations that give you that totally nostalgic feeling inside when you pull them out each year? They could be the really awesome ones like a beautiful…
Lu’s birthday camping adventure
For some reason my kids conjured up the idea that it’s Lucy’s birthday tradition to go camping. And it’s weird, because, although I’ll be the first to admit that I…
Tuesday Night Swim Club
The whole family joined us for Tuesday Night Swim Club last week(it’s usually just Max, Elle & I). And our pool isn’t that big. There were legs flailing everywhere while…