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Sewing for the Boys: Car Cozie

Sewing for the Boys: Car Cozie

Recently I made the most adorable Car Cozie for the boys and it was so easy to sew! For a year now I have been sewing the cutest little skirts for my princess. The lazy days skirt  from Oliver + S was a simple starting project for this beginner seamstress. I made several skirts…for summer,...

Little Leprechauns

How Time Flies!

Oh how the time flies when you have four little ones at home!  I have been neglecting our blog these past few months.  I even failed to post when baby number four made his entrance a month ago.  That’s right, a month ago.  My Prince Henry is already one month old.  Just to catch you...

Hello Baby!

Today our family went to my doctor for my ultrasound.  I am excited to announce that baby number four is healthy and cooking nicely. The baby is one pound, and in the 65th percentile for growth.  The kids were amazed to see the baby moving around and to hear it’s little heartbeat.  I am 20...

A Trip to the Cabin

This weekend was an unusual one…there was almost nothing on our calendar, and not much on the “to-do” list, so we decided on a short visit to the cabin. We made copious amounts of tasty food, including a tomato pie and cheese & chicken enchiladas, watched a movie with the kids, collected wildflowers, watched for...
Easy Banana Bread and other Baking Adventures

Easy Banana Bread and other Baking Adventures

The kids and I spent yesterday baking in the kitchen. We made two yummy kinds of bread: Banana Bread & White Bread. I got the white bread recipe from my friend Melissa’s blog, and it was a great “first” bread to make if you haven’t made bread before. I’ve made quick breads a million times,...

Field Trip

Today my children and I went on a fascinating field trip! We went to visit my Auntie Annie, who works at the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. We got to meet all of Aunt Anne’s friends, tour the part of the center where braille books & magazines are made, visit the art...

In the Garden with Ella

Ella Rose…6 Years Old

Cousins…COSI…Columbus

Our family had a little getaway to Columbus last week…we went to COSI (Cincinnati Museum Center members get in FREE!), visited with cousins that we just don’t see often enough, ate delicious ice cream from Jenny’s, stayed in a beautiful hotel and went to the Columbus zoo & Aquarium (half price for Cincy zoo members!)....

Sam the Cowboy

Max Turns Four!

Max had a big birthday yesterday! He’s growing up…