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They set up an ice rink here over the Holidays and since I grew up in Alaska and ice skating was a big part of my childhood my brother Mark and I thought it would be fun to take Simon. … Continue reading
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December always seems so hurried and rushed with a million activities crammed in! I wanted to take is slow and enjoy the season. I wanted to have a cookie decorating party with friends, I wanted to take the kids to … Continue reading
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It was a foggy crisp afternoon when we picked out our tree this year. I do love this tree farm (it’s in Carnation) it’s just so beautiful. Simon really enjoyed himself this year and is starting to get the whole … Continue reading
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Even tough Advent officially starts four Sunday’s before Christmas (this year November 27th) most advent calendars and count downs don’t begin until the first of December. Simon was so excited to open then first window on his advent calendar and … Continue reading
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His projects are getting bigger and messier this is the chalk tray on his easel after his most recent painting adventure. I thought the chalk in the pool of blue paint looked cool. Probaly should have had him put the … Continue reading
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we are having lots of deep discussion this first week of Advent. We are talking about birth and death, light and dark, love and sacrifice. And what it means to have HOPE. I love how traditions guide you into these … Continue reading
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We had a small celebration for Talia’s first birthday – and by small I mean just all 20 or so members of my family that live locally. coconut cream cake with butter cream frosting. she seemed to like it pretty … Continue reading
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My fox and Raccoon 🙂 This is Talia’s first Halloween (her birthday is tomorrow) I wanted to make something that would play off her glasses hence the raccoon. Of course since I conceptualized the costume she got new glasses but … Continue reading
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Myles says that this is one of his favorite all time traditions, I have to agree! umm! a tasty pumpkin Talia was really into feeding the alpacas and goats, as we approached their enclosure and she saw them I swear … Continue reading
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I think we have a new October tradition! inspired by all of the Halloween decorations and Play at Home Mom, we decided to have dinner by blacklight. I picked up these blacklights for $10 each at Walmart. Yes, I’m admitting … Continue reading
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recently I have been into the blog Play At Home Mom, so many many awesome ideas. This idea was shared on their blog awhile back. I picked up these submersible LED lights at Jo-Ann’s in the floral section. I think … Continue reading
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Fresh off the press this afternoon. we took two cars to church this morning because I just had a feeling that I might have to leave early – that was a good call because that is exactly what happened. I … Continue reading