“Dear John and Whit… I’m thrilled to be back. I’ve missed y’all SO much! I can’t wait to play tricks and games and such. But first things first, let’s shout ‘Hip Hip Hooray’! It’s time to wish John HaPpY 8tH bIrThDaY!!” Boy oh boy were the littles thrilled to wake up to find our traditional… Read More
I was recently asked to elaborate on our standing four gift rule for the littles at Christmastime. We went to this method a few years back and it’s pretty much all they know. Not only does it simplify our shopping, but it also keeps things in budget. Here’s how we do it: For #4 –… Read More
As we sit on the brink of a brand new year, I thought it appropriate to take a walk down memory lane. Here’s a roundup of reader favorites from 2012… Monogrammed Canvas & Holiday Monogrammed Canvas Teacher Appreciation Round Up Guest Room {Before & After} Mason Jar Soap Dispenser Have a BALL this summer! {Free… Read More
The littles are nestled all snug in the beds, while sweet memories of Christmas dance in their heads. And while I didn’t manage to squeeze in a long winter nap, I’d say everything else about our day was just about perfect. Honey’s mama came over at the crack of dawn to join Mother, Daddy-O and… Read More
We kicked off Christmas Eve with a trip to Krispy Kreme for hot glazed doughnuts! The littles were enthralled with the animals at the living nativity before mass – especially the pregnant camel. Mass was gorgeous and joyous and a bit chaotic with the baby’s THREE trips to the potty. Alas, we didn’t want a… Read More
Cousin Jay was a doll to invite his “best friend Cookie” and John over for an afternoon of gingerbread house decorating and lunch! The breakfast room’s candy themed decorations were perfect for the affair and of course Sister had the table smartly appointed with all sorts of confections for our decorating (and eating) pleasure. Each… Read More
I sent the PCP to school with a treat for his teacher and a handwritten note recognizing that coming to school and caring for her room full of first graders this week was probably just as hard as it was for us to send him off to school each day. The gift bag was simple,… Read More