Wait. Christmas carolers in DC…in September? My friend Safire and I had heard that the new Christmas Carol Train tour was stopping by Union Station this week. So we spontaneously packed up our kids (4 kids 4 and under), declared that this week was “T” week for our preschool, climbed on the metro, and headed…
Archives for September 2009
Fresh Deals
How often do you find that you need something–anything from new electronics for your home to a new pair of shoes–but have no idea where to go for the best deal or the brands that you are looking for? How often do you not even know which brands you should be looking for? Do you…
I Heart {Blue} Faces
When I heard that this week was Blue week over at I Heart Faces, I immediately thought of this shot of Necco swimming last summer. My favorite thing about this photo is the look of serene confidence on her face. She loves to be in the water. I don’t know where my kids got their…
Give Me Your Best {Super Hero} Shot
I am one lucky girl. I get to spend my days with this hunk: For some funny commentary on this photo, peek at this post. He is a man of many talents. A Super Hero with multiple personas. Always saving the day. He protects me from being lazy, guards me from being bored. He keeps…
We Picked a Winner!
I’m a little late on announcing the winner of the Danielson Designs custom frame or sign. I’m blaming it on the 3 doctors appointments I had with my kids today. That’s a total of 5 shots and 2 flu mists (which AJ described as “a wet shot up the nose”). I’m exhausted. Ready for the…
Just Call Me "The Eye"
Mona’s heading towards my (current) home territory today, as she visits another great group of bloggers. Stop by these fantastic women and say howdy! Kentucky: Alas 3 LadsMichigan: Buried with ChildrenIndiana: Adventures in BabywearingOhio: Chefdruck MusingsWest Virginia: My Life As It Should BeVirginia: LulavillePennsylvania: Stacy’s Random Thoughts, Feels Like Home, and My iRish TwinsMaryland: parenting…
The Brave Do Not Live Forever…..
If you have already seen my Danielson Design’s giveaway, then you already know the second half of that quote… “The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all.” I am typically not a brave person. I am not one to take huge risks. I am not one to do something…
Dear Acapulcan Bus Driver,
As Mona visits a handful of new blogs today….. Minnesota: The Extraordinary Ordinary Nebraska: Newly Wed, Newly Bred Iowa: Fighting Off Frumpy Wisconsin: Ann Rant’s Illinois: Look It’s Megryansmom Kansas: Superdumb Supervillian New Mexico: Color Me Untypical Texas: Baby Makin(g) Machine, June Cleaver Nirvana, A Southern Fairytale, and Tree, Root, and Twig Oklahoma: Decisionally Challenged…
Mona Embarks on Her Cross-Country Trip
I got a postcard in the mail today. My friend Mona has been a busy traveling girl. This postcard came all the way from Texas from her time with Stacey at Tree, Root, and Twig. Looks like she’s been having some fun! Here are some of the fabulous bloggers that Mona has visited today! She…
Take a Little Trip, Take a Little Trip…
Take a Little Trip with Me! I’ve mentioned the “big event” that I’ve got coming up a few times this week. Now the time is finally here to kick it off. As a quick introduction, a few of my closest mommy blogger friends and I have been working REALLY hard to put together a site…