Me as a Poppy in the Wizard of Oz ballet production, 1984 My life in 4th grade were composed mostly of three main things: ballet, piano, and writing. I never considered myself a stellar piano player. I could read music and play the notes, and that’s about it. I loved writing stories, though, and considered…
Archives for November 2010
SofLens Daily Disposable Contacts
I have never worn contacts, and hardly ever wear glasses (though as I get older, I fear that I should wear them more often than I do) so I admit it can be tough for me to relate to my husband and three children who really need glasses. KitKat began hinting and then blatantly asking…
Swooning Over #ChrisMannRocks
I cannot believe I left my camera at home last night. I am seriously kicking myself. I headed out to celebrate Resourceful Mommy Amy’s birthday and house warming with a few of my Maryland blogger friends. Luckily, my phone captured the memories, even if the pictures are not the best quality. I admit. I didn’t…
Mom’s Vacation Check-list
Between the pre-trip arrangements and the post-trip slap of reality and the monster game of catch-up, I sometimes wonder if vacations are worth the time and energy. I leave for my brother-in-law’s out-of-country wedding in one week. When I’m in trip preparation mode, my mind becomes a constant list machine. There always seems to be…
Sesame Street Video USB
It’s time to start thinking about the holidays, and gifts big and small are on everyone’s minds. I love looking for fun things to add to my kids’ Christmas stockings, and I have found the perfect thing for my youngest son and my nieces and nephews. I seriously love this new product from Sesame Street…
It’s Orange Week at I Heart Faces
While most participants are probably going for the cute kids with pumpkins for this week’s I Heart Faces orange theme, I decided to feature this orange bride. Or should I call her the “blue” bride? I showed off this picture in black and white after the wedding and had to explain that she really was…
Giveaway Link-up
I can’t believe we’re fully into November already. It’s definitely time to start thinking about Holiday shopping. Argh! Maybe instead of shopping for my family, I’ll just try to win all their presents. Good deal, right? I’ve got a few giveaways going on this week. Feel free to link yours or others that are of…
On Adoption…Dear You Guys
I got my comments all together from this week, and then realized that I wanted to do something slightly different. Instead of making a silly letter like I usually do, I wanted to compile everyone’s comments on adoption. They inspired me. So many thoughts and experiences on adoption in all its forms. So here you…
My Love for Carmex
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carmex®. All opinions are 100% mine. My love affair with Carmex started when I was a teenager and heard that applying Carmex to a cold sore would speed healing. Menthol and phenol, two of the ingredients in Carmex, both have antiseptic qualities, helping to…
First Frost
I woke up the other day, just like any other day, got the kids dressed, grabbed a jacket and some shoes, and walked the kids to school. I couldn’t get back home fast enough. There was frost covering EVERYTHING, and I had to get back before the sun melted it away. Pictures! Macro, I kept…