With ten little buckaroos to entertain for two hours, some strong daughter-of-an-educator characteristics came out in me. What started as a marshmallow shoot-out turned into an elaborate and highly orchestrated assortment of games and activities. The boys started the day as cowpokes and underwent a series of eight training activities, for which badges were earned,… Read More
No cowboy fete would be complete without appropriately themed eats and drinks. Git Yer Grub Chuck Wagon As soon as the cowboys arrived, we sat em down and served up barnyard dogs (hot dogs), farm fresh apples and carrots and tomatoes (for yer ride) in open boxes lined with striped, waxed paper. The fare was… Read More
The PCP celebrated his birthday cowboy style this past Saturday, and for the rest of the week I’ll be sharing all the convivial details, sources and how-tos!! I spent loads of time creating, tweaking and re-tweaking the invitations but it was sooo worth it! They set the scene, scheme and theme for the entire affair.… Read More
It’s awfully hard to believe, but we spent our Saturday celebrating one very special young man’s almost sixth birthday. We rounded up ten little cowpoke friends and put them though an afternoon of cowboy training. They had a rootin tootin grand ole time earning badges as they completed each phase of cowboy schooling at the… Read More
After receiving a similar basket of goodies from new friend A, I was inspired to recreate the treat for the PCP’s teachers. We delivered a basket of homemade blueberry muffins, pumpkin muffins and pretzel treats with a “happy fall” sentiment when we went for our teacher conference last week. DOWNLOAD FREE HAPPY FALL TAGS Here… Read More
The PCP bounded off the bus last Wednesday (or was it Thursday?) proclaiming it his “best day ever.” In the words of an almost six year old, here’s what constitutes a “best day ever…” 1. I got a certificate from Mrs. R cause I was caught being good. 2. I got to eat at the… Read More
After playing their little hearts out, the Ironbirds came in runners up in the championship baseball game. Honey and I were incredibly proud of John, how hard he tried this season and how much he grew in his game. I partnered with fun friend M to provide the snack for the littles, and I lugged back… Read More