Eight reasons we love this kid: He spends most of his free time playing with his little brother (even after Will knocked out his tooth on Saturday right before our Twilight party). He compliments often and notices when people need a lift. He loves the library and will spend hours reading (even the dictionary). He …
How to Host a spontaneous Twilight DVD Release Party Talk to your party-loving sister on Friday and find out she’s having a Twilight party. Decide you really want to go to hers but since she lives 5 hours away and you are the only member of the Primary Presidency in town this weekend and can’t …
Vintage Girls’ Night Out: Do’s and Don’ts When your new friends ask you and your daughter out for a Girls’ Night Out to the movies: Don’t: Forget to pop the kettle corn before you leave because you know how outrageously expensive theater popcorn is. Do: Become giddy with joy because you haven’t been invited out …
Happy Weekending!!!
I know! Two posts in one day. Unheard of. But, it’s someone’s birthday. Staying on his good list has its perks so I wanted to give a shout out to him. Happy Birthday Hubs! Now, a few reasons why he’s on my good list: In high school he always gave me his Hostess Ho-Hos. He …
The sun was soaked, paparazzi was spotted, Mickey and Minnie were visited, the Lego inauguration was impressive, miles were traveled, souvenirs were purchased, and Idaho was once again realized. We’re back! What I learned on our trip: When you trade your tried and true Maui timeshare, remember there are those choice few properties in the …
We are off to check the kids out of here: To hop onto this: Destination: and and here: (OK, not that last one. But wouldn’t THAT be fun?!!) And the best part? The kids have NO IDEA! Do you know how hard it is to pack for a 13 year-old girl without her noticing and …
Remember a few weeks back when I went to H-E-double hockey sticks in a hand basket? And how the one good thing that came out of that experience was my love affair with a thrift store pair of lenseless reading glasses? Well, it seems my affinity towards faking it has rubbed off on some of …
Caught on my Flip camera at the local sports store the other day Woo hoo! Yessss! Fiiiiiiinally! I was beginning to wonder where I was gonna get myself a hand gun.
We’ve been married almost 16 years. I think we’re both in it for the long haul. Some days I find myself reconsidering. But for the most part we’ll probably stick it out. Why, then, does my husband feel the need to come up with and test out new pick up lines on me all the …
It’s Mamakat’s Writer’s Workshop time again. This week’s prompt: 4.) Share some blogging advice. Wondering whether to remain a guilt-free, sane member of the masses of lurkers or join the other commitment-laden half and start a blog? Maybe this will help you decide. Top 10 Reasons to Blog: Like yesterday’s post, blogging gives you license …
Things we did this week: Took one 4 year-old with me to a church meeting dressed (all day long) like this: Decorated the house with a little Valentine Spirit: “Helped” Ralf and the boys make this cake for the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet. Cheered with the elementary kids as the Special Olympics Torch …
