I have a lot to feel happy about right now. I’m happy to be back to blogging and yapping with you lovely people! I’m also happy that Victoria is doing so much better right now. She’s recovered from the latest surgery very well and the pain has been much more manageable during the recovery. Lovely…
Category: happy stuff
For Your Viewing Pleasure….
I love this video of six year-old Ethan (who happens to be on the autism spectrum) playing “Piano Man”! I smile like crazy every time I watch him. “Sing it together!” 🙂 What a super talented, super awesome kid!
Celebrate Pancake Day!
That’s right, it’s not just Mardis Gras tomorrow! It’s also Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday). This historic holiday was once a tradition for families to use up ingredients like eggs and sugar that were restricted during Lent. When we found out about traditional pancake races a few years ago, we adapted the fun…
Peace (with or without quiet!)
“Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.” ~Marcel Morin I love this picture I took last month at Magical Mama Tiffany’s house. She was hosting an…
Say Something Nice
I love this video! The Say Something Nice Project… Happy Sunday!
Meet Fiona Rose!
Fiona Rose was born Monday, October 10, 2011 at 7:41 a.m. She was 8 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long. She has dark blue eyes, fuzzy blonde hair and the most lovable personality. Though of course I’m biased. 🙂 Her big sister Victoria (13) took photos and created her baby announcement (isn’t she…
Good Signs
I love a good sign. I keep wanting to paint up some fun ones around the house with the kids. Being this pregnant with this many things I really ought to be doing more than making signs, I haven’t quite gotten to it yet. Somehow before the baby comes, I really want to make a…
Boxing Day
I won a fabulous outdoor chair recently and it was delivered in a giant cardboard box. I love my chair, but I was also really tickled by how much my children loved the box! Thirteen year-old Victoria claimed it right away, sneaking out to it with a book, a snack and some water before the…
It’s a….
We had our ultrasound yesterday and found out a little more about our newest little one. It’s a girl!!!! Everything looked good and we got to see her brain, bladder, spine and more. She was very active (which is typical, I can assure you!) and also kept opening her mouth so it looks like we’re…
I Love…
Kid-painted $1 bird houses Carousels Antique croquet sets Tree houses Summer science experiments Outdoor museums Kids gardening Roses blooming for the first time of the season Wooden playlands Brotherly love Doing art outside Fresh lettuce from the garden Good friends Wacky glasses Oh yes, and belly kisses! It’s National Get Outdoor Day today (Saturday) so…