Friday Freebie: Disney Resort Fun

The photo book of our trip to Walt Disney World wouldn't be complete without a page about the fun we had playing at our resort, All-Star Music. All trips need a little downtime and after spending the morning at Animal Kingdom, we returned to the resort midafternoon to do just that. We played games in the arcade (the middle photo cracks me up - my attempt at a shot of all 3 of us playing a racing game. Dylan was in my lap and the mouse ears on his...

Read More

Foreclosure to Home: Year One Update

This week we mark one year since became owners of our second home. We bought it knowing it was a foreclosure, knowing it would take some work, but also seeing the potential. Admittedly there are moments when I feel like we aren't making any progress. But we are. Tiny, baby steps at times, but progress nonetheless. Here's a brief look at changes that have occurred in the last 12 months and are helping us turn our foreclosure into home. Exterior...

Read More

Pumpkin Mums

Fall is my favorite season. And yesterday, I started decorating my house. One of the first things I did last year was add mums up the steps to the front door. Having just moved and with a lot on my plate, I literally just plopped the flowers (thin plastic 'pot' and all) onto the steps and called it done. This year, I'm making a little more effort. While I could (and probably should for year round decorating) invest in a few nice pots to line...

Read More

Talk Like a Pirate Day - Arr!

It's Talk Like a Pirate Day! And to help you celebrate, Mabels Labels is offering 50% off Pirate Ship or Skull 'n' Crossbones Sticky Labels. The offer is good today 9/19 only. That's not all, tomorrow (Friday 9/20) is the first ever "Talk Like a Pilot Day" created by Mabel's Labels and Plane Sticky Labels will be 50%. Remember, both offers are one day only. 50% off on Pirate Ship or Skull 'n' Crossbones Sticky Labels on 9/19 and 50% off Plane...

Read More

Week in the Life 2013: Sunday

The final day of the #weekinthelife project for this year. A calmer day of just the 3 of us. 7:51am Only 55˚ so we started our day with slippers on. 8:47am Homemade favorite by Trent. We typically have these once per weekend. (iPhone w/ text using Over app) 12:10pm His favorite part of the Sunday paper - the kids' section in the comics. 1:13pm Practicing writing his alphabet. 1:46pm Visit to the Scrap Exchange in Durham. Dropped off...

Read More

Lunches Around the World with Little Passports

Kids around the world are preparing to go back to school—that means homework, new friends and … lunch? Yes, that’s right! Let’s visit different countries with Little Passports and see what yummy food the school kids eat every day! France- French children enjoy a 3 or 4-course meal that is made from high-quality ingredients, and are mostly made from scratch. The children all sit in the same eating area, the cafeteria. An interesting fact...

Read More

Week in the Life 2013: Saturday

Another day = another day of normalcy + unexpected ... ie, life. :) 6:46am Dylan is up and in our room. Sent him back to his room for "quiet time" until the bunny wakes at 7:30. Semi worked, semi failed. He's back in our bed a little after 7 with a set of sight word flash cards and we practice those. No photos. I was too tired & the iPhone was off just out of reach on my nightstand. 7:46am Getting the newspaper. We still have it delivered...

Read More

Week in the Life 2013: Friday

Lots of food pics (extra hungry yesterday?) and while a bumpy start, Friday the 13th went pretty well ... 6:35am Necessary morning wash after 5am bedding change.   7:07am Breakfast. My usual - half a bagel and a bowl of Basic 4. "I want to wear this, Mama. I want to make you happy." - heart melts And then he marked up the wall with his new toy plastic hammer from his uncle. (Guess who's getting Magic Eraser duty tomorrow?) Afterward,...

Read More