Family

Finding Fall

November 3, 2011

Pin itIn Arizona, there really is no fall. No autumn. The temperatures drop a little, but there are no leaves changing color yet. That happens around Christmas. So, we make fall. We find it. We light candles (Michael is my designated candle lighter, and Jack is the candle blower-outer). We open the windows and pretend [...]

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Real Steel {A Mom’s Review}

November 2, 2011

Pin itI should start by saying that I’m not a movie person. I love going to the movies, but that has more to do with the sit in the dark and not hear “Mom. Mom. Mom. Moooooommmmmmm” part. And sometimes I take naps there. Oh, and I love watching the boys’ faces when they are [...]

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Happy Halloween!

October 26, 2011

Pin itThis past weekend marked our 6th annual themed Halloween party! We worked all day getting our house spooky for the night. And I made Red Bull and Smarties jello shots (click photo for the recipe): We had a blast, and loved seeing what everyone came up with for our Infamous Criminal/Villain theme! Here are [...]

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In The Family {Wordless Wednesday & Contest!}

October 18, 2011

Pin itHere are the boys’ adorable twin cousins, which of course make them my adorable niece and nephew. I thought a caption contest would be fun. The prize? Hmmm… How about a Twist & Pout. I just ordered a few and I’ll share!! Contest will close next Wednesday, 10/26. Make me laugh! — This post [...]

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Our Jack

October 5, 2011

Pin itDo you need a laugh? Because I need one. I spent today with Jack. Jack is 5. And independent. Very independent. He argues questions everything. He yells is passionate about being heard. He is a class clown energetic and funny. But he. is. tiring. These are the days that I need to remember how [...]

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