Party Time:  Eight is Great

On August 22nd my big boy got a little bit bigger. We celebrated his birthday at Pump it Up with some of his school and scout friends.  He wanted a video game themed party. I partly feel bad because there wasn’t really much about it that was geared towards video games besides the Super MarioContinueContinue reading “Party Time:  Eight is Great”

Shotgun Show-off

Let me start by saying that I would never have really imagined that I would EVER own a gun of any kind. I have never felt drawn to hunting as a sport and I really don’t feel the need to carry a concealed weapon. Most of this is because the few times I’ve shot I’veContinueContinue reading “Shotgun Show-off”

Photo Friday: Spring School Photos

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that our preschool brings in a good photographer twice a year. They have a crew  of photographers and make sure the kids are posed cute.  I never got around to posting these and thought I’d share. I think they turned out great. It may be just me, but I think theContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Spring School Photos”

Red Bird, Red Bird, What Do You See?

Saturday morning, Samantha (the cat) was quite upset with something outside the kitchen window. As I looked to see what had her so agitated, I saw a female cardinal sitting on the window seal. She was being pursued by a very persistent male.  Garen snapped a few photos and as I looked through them IContinueContinue reading “Red Bird, Red Bird, What Do You See?”

Sammy’s First Birthday

  Our friends’ little boy, Sammy, just celebrated his first birthday today. How time flies when we’re having fun!     Jasmine did a great job decorating with the astronaut theme despite it being a challenge to find little kid space party supplies. It was so precious.  As cute as the decor was, Sammy was even cuter!     ContinueContinue reading “Sammy’s First Birthday”

Dance Recital 

Yesterday was our first ever dance recital (of many with 3 girls in the house). I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect since Anna’s lessons have been during preschool  (which is super convenient) and I’ve not been able to go to any.  It was a blast though! And Anna was adorable and hadContinueContinue reading “Dance Recital “

Retirement Party Fun

Last weekend we had a retirement party for Mrs. Graves (No, not me. Jacquetta Graves) and Mrs. Johnson. And when I say “we,” I use the word very loosely because Garen and I can’t take credit for much since his sisters and Connie’s daughters did most of the work, along with some talented friends thatContinueContinue reading “Retirement Party Fun”