Archive for May 2012
Day #6 of Summer Vacation
We needed to get to work on their school memories books. I had been a tad behind on them.
Read MoreDay #5 of Sumner Vacation
Last weekend Reagan was helping me organize one of our closets that I keep gifts in. She spotted a few packages of Polly Pockets that I keep on hand for those last minute birthday invites. That reminded her that she has Polly Pockets too. So, I then helped her reorganize her Polly Pocket accessories into…
Read MoreHave You Checked out zulily?
I LOVE it when I get a good deal on something. I am a coupon user and watch fliers for discounts and sales. I also watch online sales when I get the chance. So, trust me, when I tell you about this site. They offer daily deals and you can really get a bargain. Every…
Read MoreDay #4 of Summer Vacation
Putting flowers on Grandma and Grandpa’s grave. Grandpa served in WW II and passed in 1999. Grandma died in 2006. Oh how we miss them.
Read MoreDay #3 of Summer Vacation
Our friends came over and we enjoyed our first bonfire of the season last night. Lots of laughs, yummy smores, and good memories. O
Read MoreFlag Essay
Our son, Bennett won 1st Prize for the following essay and I thought today was an appropriate day to share it with you. The following essay was written by Bennett and I have copied it just as he wrote it. He won $30 from the American Legion for this essay. THE FLAG By Bennett –…
Read MoreMy First Try at Making a Wreath – My Patriotic Wreath
I saw an idea for making a spring wreath on PINTEREST. But, then spring came and went and I still really wanted to make it. So, I made a trip to Michael’s thinking I could find something to make some sort of wreath with. I wasn’t able to find the exact stuff I wanted, but…
Read MoreScenes From Our Week – Week 34
This week was full of memory making. We closed out the last week of school with a talent show, a spelling bee, a trip to Orange Leaf (a first for the kids). Patrick and Bennett performing with the band for the talent show. Patrick sang a solo at the talent show, “Please. Please. Please”…
Read MoreSummer Vacation Day #2
There seems to be a food theme here. After our niece’s graduation, we went to one of our favorite places, Carlos O’Kelly’s for lunch/dinner. Bennett LOVES their cheesecake empanada!
Read MoreSummer Vacation Day #1
We had a make-your-own-subway lunch today. We got all the fixings and everybody made their own. Lots of fun and delicious! We’ll be doing this again soon!
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