I heart my sweet kids I finally got around to snap some pictures of my kids for Valentine’s Day. I made this dress for baby girl a couple of weeks ago. I thought leopard would be perfect for a dress for Valentine’s Day. We both wore leopard last Sunday for church. I just love matching…
February Traditions
Though of you who know me know how much I love traditions and holidays. I love celebrating the simple things. And I love how simple or crazy traditions can increase family love and encourage great family memories. Valentines Day is a wonderful holiday that encourages love, friendship, and thoughtfulness. We love celebrating as a family….
An Evening with Mendelssohn: Our family loved it!!!
Friday night our family had the honor of attending an amazing concert. My husband and 3 sons sing in the spectacular Millennial Choirs & Orchestra. Gandalf started singing at the age of four with this choir. We were living in Orange County at the time. It is mind blowing that he got to perform at…
My Favorite Guacamole
I just had to share my favorite guacamole recipe. Last month when I went home to California I was blessed to get some avocados from my in laws. They have the BEST avocados!!! We have avocados from California shipped here, but they don’t taste as great. My in laws taste like butter!…
February Meal Plan
So many fun things planned this month!!! I {love} February!!! 1. Shake ‘n Bake Pork Chops, roasted potatoes, & a veggie 2. Noodles 3. Chicken Enchilada’s 4. Sweet & Sour Chicken 5. Slow Cooker Philly sandwiches 6. Spinach Rolls Concert Night! 7. French Bread with Pesto Broiled 8. leftovers 9.BBQ Chicken Salad 10. Flautas (But I…
Pine Wood Derby
Last weekend was the much anticipated Pinewood Derby. It’s pretty much the best part of cub scouts. Building a car with your dad and Grandpa, using real tools. It’s a kids dream. My husband always did pretty well as a kid because his dad is a natural with cars. The hubby couldn’t wait to help…
New Gallery Wall
I’m so excited and happy to finally have pictures in my front room. Pictures make my heart happy! Especially pictures taken by my favorite photographer Shari Hanson.She has been taking our photos since 2008 which means I have a nice selection from her through the years. All the pictures shown are her work. It’s always…
USA Map Art Tutorial
I saw this darling USA map at a cute boutique. I loved it! But I didn’t love the price. Today I’ll share how I made my new USA Map Art. I started with a cute frame I had painted a couple years ago. I had glued on cute flowers. I really like this frame how…
My Favorite Monday
My favorite Monday of the month is the first Monday. I drop off my two oldest boys at school. Then Yoda, baby girl, and I drive around looking for treasures. It’s kinda like Christmas. The first Monday of the month you can put out items to be picked up by our city. And people throw…
Martin Luther King Jr. Traditions
I wanted to take a moment to share some simple Marin Luther King Jr. traditions my family does to remember this important man. Like most of you I have tried to teach my children about Dr Martin Luther King Jr. When Gandalf was a young boy we got this book. …