Fair
Here in the Midwest it is 4-H season, and for me, coming from Utah and growing up in Arkansas, I have no idea what that means-other than that there’s a fair (with rides and greasy food!) in every...
View Article‘Tis The Season
In my little family, back-to-school time coincides with the beginning of “Birthday Season” for us. First off, we begin with Mae on August 16. She turned 8 this year!!! She asked for Cinnabons instead...
View ArticlePinterest-ing Fun
I love fall-it is honestly my favorite season (I know that everyone says that!)-pumpkins, sweaters, Halloween; I swear so many good things happen this time of year! In honor of this fabulous season,...
View ArticlePumpkin Bread
The cooler days of fall make me want to stay in the kitchen and bake. And one of the things that I love to bake during the fall is Pumpkin Bread! My kids love it, and it makes the house smell...
View ArticleThe Great Pumpkin Patch
This weekend we went to a local pumpkin farm with a corn maze. I had never been to one of these before, but it ended up being quite fun! The big boys didn’t make it-their social calendars were too full...
View ArticleThings I’m Happy For Right Now
5. Hair that is long enough to pull back!! (Finally!!) 4. Netflix. Oh, how I love watching old Walking Dead and 30 Rock episodes anytime I want to!! 3. Fall fun with the family!! *collage made by my...
View ArticleAchieving Goodness
The other day my husband told me that I am a good mom. That got me to thinking, what, exactly, is a good mom? I know that a lot of people out there would disagree wholeheartedly with his statement-I...
View ArticleSweet Sixteen
Right after Thanksgiving my oldest boy turned 16! Wow. It’s so hard to believe that he will be graduating from high school and heading to college in the next two years!! He is my sweet, wonderful...
View ArticleThe Super Star
This year has really been a great chance for Julius to come out of his shell a bit. He has been actively performing in his school choir, the advanced choir, and was in the school’s musical production...
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