Last night we went out looking at Christmas decorations around town “Ooooing” and “awwwwing” at the pretty lights, moving characters and extreme lengths some go to in order to spread the holiday cheer. To make it even a little more fun, we made an award for the “Best in Show” in which we planned to give to our favorite house. […]
These fabric cone trees are soooo easy to make and I just love the way they look. I made them last year for Christmas and was done in maybe thirty minutes from start to finish…. while watching a TV show. If I were to make them again, though, I think I would do them in different […]
Trying to pack my family for two and a half weeks is preeeeeeety daunting. This includes packing for six hours on the road, over night in Portland, the plane ride to Reno, two weeks in Reno, the plane ride back to Portland, a couple nights in Portland and then the drive home again. Oye! A […]
As the holidays approach and we gear up to travel to my parents’ house for a couple weeks, lists are made, gifts are ordered, and bags are packed. Well, that is what was supposed to happen, anyway. Our plan was to spend Sunday getting ready for our travels; cleaning up the house, packing, getting snacks […]
Last week I wrote a quick post about my friend and I taking a girl’s trip to Seattle for the weekend. It seemed almost too good to be true. No one to be responsible for but ourselves. No nap times to work around. No feeding schedules to worry about. No schedules, period. No diapers! Freedom! […]
You know when you see a picture on Pinterest and it’s always kind of in the back of your mind? Hmmm, yeah, that is what happened to me as I was searching for Christmas picture ideas a while back and I just couldn’t put that one photo out of my mind. So I just kind […]
Custom Crocheted Hat Via The Hewlett Hive GIVEAWAY! To. Die. For. Because I can’t put pretty bows and clips in Cal’s hair, there aren’t many options as far as “accessorizing” the little guy. So when Hilary over at The Hewlett Hive sent me this incredibly cute hat for my little man, I nearly fell flat on […]
I made this Christmas decorative stocking last year and I just LOVE it. My inspiration came from this picture found on Pinterest. I apologize for not taking pictures when I made it, so if you have any trouble, let me know and I will try and walk you through it better! Materials: Tissue paper Scissors Sewing […]
So I left last night for a WHOLE WEEKEND AWAY FROM MY HUSBAND AND KIDS to play in Seattle! Now, I LOVE my husband and I LOVE my kids. But can you even imagine? A whole weekend… (THREE DAY weekend, to be exact) SHOPPING. For things other than groceries! EATING. Things other than my kids’ […]
The advent calendar has proven thus far to bring some extra special cheer into our home this year. Every morning when Gwyn wakes up, the first thing we do is open the day’s box and see what fun activity the day will bring. Reading a special Christmas story with Gwyn’s Uncle Matt. This was an […]
