The first part of November is always a hard part of the year for me. The days become shorter and the weather becomes colder and it always reminds me that Winter is just around the corner. And well Winter always makes me want to escape! Once I get to the middle of November and the... Continue Reading →

I know most have you have noticed either Sandy, the kids, their cousins or I wearing this odd looking Pokemon ish character on our clothing every now and then. Who is it? Well it is Wapuu, the official character or mascot type creation for one of the main products (WordPress) that Automattic supports. Automattic is... Continue Reading →

Trying to develop proper money sense in children is a difficult thing. I don't really think there is a right or wrong way to do it. Some of my children definitely love to spend money on anything they see and others always save and save until they have enough for exactly what they want. In... Continue Reading →

If you have a larger family you completely understand how quickly events out can add up. Most places only allow deals based on a family of 4 and the extra children can add up quickly! Corn Mazes have been such a huge hit in the Valley over the last 10 years. There was a time... Continue Reading →

Every year when October begins my kids can't wait to drive to school and see the pumpkin people all set up! Usually over a few days more and more displays get added. Each year the pumpkin people are designed based on a theme. This year it is a lego theme, which of course had Noah... Continue Reading →

The end of our stretch of many parties is beginning to slow down and this was the last weekend that we had 2 parties back to back. Caile had a great party yesterday! She choose the firehall for the party room and the pool that was directly across the street! This is such an inexpensive... Continue Reading →

Every year in the first week of June our family and many friends head to Ross Farm for their pumpkin planting! Our kids love it. It is free with your admission to plant a pumpkin for each of your children and they get to put the seeds in the ground themselves, then it is marked... Continue Reading →

Since my children were born they have had a camera in front of them steady! I am known for taking a lot of pictures! We have a family website and at least once a week we are looking back on an event, vacation or simply a photo we remember. I love it! I can't imagine... Continue Reading →

I grew up in Yarmouth. Most of you have never been there and I have now lived longer away than I have lived there. I don't miss it, nor do I ever feel the itch to go back. There is one thing about it though, that always makes my heart smile... the waterfront! I really... Continue Reading →

For years now I have been reading and skimming many blogs by friends, people I follow and some that I come across by random search. I have decided it is time for me to create my own blog! Our family is so busy with life that sometimes I look back and try to remember specific... Continue Reading →