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 →
My Heart is Happy!
As I sit at the airport waiting for my Hubby to arrive I am reminded how thankful I am for all of the very generous amazing people in my life! Sandy and I both work from home and because of that have created a life that requires a lot of flexibility. We do not live... Continue Reading →
Corn Maze Fun!
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 →
Being “Thankful” All Year Round!
I am definitely a person who has always been frustrated by a lot of the holidays such as Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving! I feel as though sometimes we don't express enough throughout the year. Do I celebrate them? I do, but I also make as much effort as I can all year round to show... Continue Reading →
The Pumpkin People have arrived!
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 →
More Parties!
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 →
September Birthdays!
September is such a busy month for us! We have 3 children with September birthdays! Each of them gets to pick the party of their choice and we usually try and celebrate all weekend doing things that they would enjoy doing. I love birthdays and I love celebrating with my children. Last weekend was Noah's... Continue Reading →
Fall has arrived!
I will be one of the first to admit that the Valley is a beautiful place to live in the Fall! The colors are amazing and there are so many peaks you can drive to and see some amazing Fall views. I always have a hard time with Fall though. To me it is the... Continue Reading →
It’s Pumpkin Time!
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 →
The Perfect Picture
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 →
Outdoor Classroom!
Both my own kids and a couple of the children I care for have been talking about the Outdoor Classroom a fair amount. I have been very eager to see it and one day after school when I picked up the kids we decided to go check it out! I was very impressed! I was... Continue Reading →
Date Day!
Today was a rare day! Sandy and I both had the day off and the kids were at school! It is very strange to have time together during daylight! Our plan was to hike to Cape Split but we had rain most of the weekend and when we woke this morning it was raining again.... Continue Reading →
I Dream of Summer 