I don't know about you, but I am so incredibly sick of donning turtlenecks and scratchy wool sweaters. I'm tired of bundling the children like eskimos and wrestling all that material into carseats. … [Read more...]
Valentines and Vasectomies
People often ask me why I bother "going all out" for the holidays. Just look at those two sweet faces and you'll have your answer. The Lord, in His wisdom, knew that if He wasn't going to give me … [Read more...]
I’m dreaming of a filigree Christmas…
I don't know about you, but each time I run out to get someone else a Christmas gift I end up buying something for myself. I think part of this is that I find it so much less stressful shopping for … [Read more...]
Making Merry Memories
A week ago, I had decided that I really wasn't up to the pressure and stress of decorating for Christmas this year. Besides, I rationalized, I have a million other things to do. We are only going to … [Read more...]
Choo Choo! Zephan is 2.
Every birthday, I plan a special themed-celebration which reflects the interests of my kiddo for that year. I quickly knew what I would pick for Zephy's 2nd birthday, but I thought I would give him … [Read more...]
Autumn’s Color Palette
It is no secret to most of you that I love to decorate. What you may not know is that my favorite time to decorate is this wonderful time of the year that we proclaim as Fall. This is probably for … [Read more...]
Hungry Hunter’s Birthday Breakfast
A few weeks ago, I asked my husband what he'd like for his birthday and he replied, "a party". Matt loves to eat and he loves to hang out with people, so a party is really a perfect gift request. … [Read more...]
Asher’s Creepy Crawly Birthday Party
Make a Smilebox slideshowAsher is terrified of bugs. I don't mean in the typical preschooler kind of way either. I mean in the clinically significant, panic attack, in-need-of-therapy kind of way. … [Read more...]
Tooting My Own Party Horn
Asher's 4th birthday is this Saturday! It's hard to believe my eldest is already turning four. Typically I am planning for this event at least a month in advance. I am baking and shopping and crafting … [Read more...]
Be Our Guests…
Make a Smilebox photobookSome of you requested to see some pictures of our home, so finally here they are! I decided to post this now, so I can show you what I am creating in the twin next door later. … [Read more...]
And the winner is…..
Sandy Hook Gray with Brilliant White trim and Wethersfield Moss accent! Thanks for all who voted. I'll post a real picture of the finished product when it is completed in May. … [Read more...]
Flip That House
I love my house. It's not without it's flaws, of course, and it's not exactly my "dream home" but for what we paid for it I think it is incredible! The shell of my house is 100 yrs old but the … [Read more...]
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