The End of 2013

The end of 2013 was not kind to us in the health arena. We contracted our third virus in 8 weeks over Christmas break and it was confirmed to be the flu virus, probably H1N1. So who doesn’t like that tucked in their stocking at Christmas? The kids were feeling better by Christmas day but … Read more

Home Gazing

Have you ever walked around a really nice neighborhood with beautiful big, old homes? The ones that look picture perfect always draw you in and make you wish you had a place like that. Whenever I’m out for walks I often gaze at these gorgeous houses longing for the big front porch, perfectly manicured lawn, … Read more

Does This Craft Come With a Warning Label?

In between the more serious moments like reading our Advent book we’ve been doing a little crafting. This month is not being packed with lots of crafts, just a few. I saw an idea in a parenting magazine for stringing marshmallows. They used it to dress up a hot cocoa bar which was totally adorable … Read more