My two youngest kids and I have been enjoying reading a book together called The One and Only Ivan, and were thrilled to find out that “Ivan” was crowned with the 2013 Newbery Medal. What is the Newbery Award? The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by…
Keep Kids Entertained With the #LEGOChannel
Today we woke up to snow on the ground. The last few days have had a single-digit low (when KitKat left for school on Wednesday morning, Weather.com said it was 9° outside). That’s cold. And it means that we’re spending a lot more time indoors. I’m sure you can imagine what 7 people cooped up…
The Best Moments of 2012 #YesMemory
I started a tradition when CandyMan and I were newly married. I bought a cheap, large frame with a collage matte and filled it with pictures from our first year together. That collage was a visual, daily reminder of all of the amazing things that we had done together during our first year of marriage….
Childhood Depression – The Phrase No Parent Wants to Hear
When I became a parent, my greatest hope for my children was that they would live happy, fulfilling lives. I didn’t care how smart they would become or how rich and successful they would grow up to be. I just wanted my children to be happy. But as I gained a few years of parenting…
7 Simple Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children
It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. -Author Unknown I’ve often told my kids that I don’t expect them to be friends with everyone they meet, but I DO expect them to be nice to everyone. While some children seem to be born naturally kind, others need careful “training.” As…
A Fun Bunch – #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
Kristin is one of my oldest friends in this area, and the person that inspired me to get into photography many, many years ago. Her family was my very first family portrait subject, back when her kids were little and I was still using film and had a dark room in my upstairs bathroom. A…
Dog Days of Winter Break – Wordless Wednesday
I do realize that by definition, “Dog Days” of Winter Break doesn’t make any sense…but the last week of OUR Winter Break really have been dog days as we’ve taken on my sister’s two chihuahua puppies. Other than the mouse that Pudge decided to bring into the house on Sunday morning and a couple of…
2012 Year in Review #Linkup
One of the greatest things about writing so frequently on my blog is that I can look back on the year and reminisce about all of the best moments. 2012 was full of travel (something I love!), great opportunities, and tremendous growth from my kids. I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store….
Sweet 16 – Give Me Your Best Shot #PSF
I am still having a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact that I have a a 16 year old daughter. How in the world have 16 Christmases gone by since that Christmas Eve that I welcomed my first daughter into my life? I am also amazed at how different my daughter is at…
The 2012 Christmas Morning Photo – Wordless Wednesday
Merry Christmas! Our holiday has been incredible, from the Christmas morning photo tradition in front of the Christmas tree WITHOUT complaint to the millions of hugs and kisses and Thank Yous from the kids. I even got a Christmas afternoon nap. That’s the best present ever for a mom, don’t you think? Linked up to…
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