The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - I was hesitant about this one because it didn't really fit into the genre of books I typically read for pleasure. You know, like Amish literature. I tend to stay away from anything remotely science fiction. I've read exactly one Harry Potter book. Don't hate … [Read more...] about 52 Reads | The Hunger Games Trilogy
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Five For Friday | Outtakes
Ha! That face cracks me up. I feel as though life this week is just one outtake after another. For example... We spent the night at my in-laws the other night whereupon I discovered that I forgot to pack a pacifier. I was sure she had one in her mouth when we left the house. I felt like a terrible … [Read more...] about Five For Friday | Outtakes
How To : DIY Keepsake Ornaments
One of our holiday traditions growing up was having a special ornament for our Christmas tree each year. It's such a sweet memory for me and I want to do something similar with Scarlette. I found these little resin frames in the dollar spot at Michaels a couple of weeks ago and decided to make my … [Read more...] about How To : DIY Keepsake Ornaments
Love You Lattes | Free Printable & Tutorial
I am finishing up some of my handmade Christmas gifts so I thought I'd share some here. I make these lattes-in-a-bag every year. They are super easy to make and really yummy to drink. Here are the instructions + a giveaway for a mug rug to package them up with! Supplies: - Treat Bag Toppers. You … [Read more...] about Love You Lattes | Free Printable & Tutorial
Thanksgiving 2011
Jeff, Scarlette and I spent Thanksgiving watching the Macy's parade and putting up our Christmas tree. Scarlette loved the singing and dancing part of the parade, she's a very theatrical girl. I have no idea where she gets that from. Probably her dad. He's very dramatic. Oh no, wait, that's me. On … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving 2011
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
I know. I KNOW. That's the tiny 4 foot tree in our foyer. I've started slowly pulling out our Christmas decorations in anticipation of putting our tree on Thursday. In this house Thanksgiving is celebrated with turkey, tree-trimming and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Just kidding. I can't … [Read more...] about It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
