Here Comes the Bride and the Little Dudes Too!

When Emily asked me if the boys could be part of her upcoming wedding, I didn’t hesitate to say “Yes!”.  I was excited to see them take part in something so incredibly special for someone we love so dearly.  However, I was hopeful that things would go off without a hitch. Having 4 four year …

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7 Fall Treats for Kids {And Their Parents}

  I’ve been collecting and drooling over some easy fall treats and goodies for kids over on my “Falling for Fall” Board on Pinterest, that I just HAD to share!  I love how baking and fall go hand in hand.  Add some kids helping out {and licking the bowl} and it’s the perfect equation!  Here’s …

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Fall Bucket List 2011

Do you like lists? I do simply for the pleasure of checking something off!  {Confession:  Sometimes I even write down things I’ve already completed just to check it off!} Although it was quite a memorable and enjoyable summer, it slipped away so quickly that I wasn’t able to do everything that I’d planned in my …

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Fresh Apples and Apple Cider from Beasley’s Orchard

Last week we had a crisp fall day, just perfect for visiting our favorite apple orchard.  We visit Beasley’s Orchard at least once a year for fresh apples and other goodies.  Our favorite treat is their fresh apple cider.  Yummmmzzz! We also love that there’s plenty of space to ROAM… EXPLORE… and RUN!!! And who …

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5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Back to School

Fall is a great time to re-establish routine, and set new goals. We’ve been working on several goals of home organization, and eating healthier. Although we are not sending our boys to school just yet, we’re still on a mission to start our days better with breakfast. Typically the boys scarf down several bowls of …

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A “Taste” of Halloween

Here’s a little taste of our Halloween… It was a memorable night with “My Little Heart Attacks”.    “My Super Value Meals” “My Quarter Pounders with Cheese {Pizzas}” Trick or Treating by foot rather than wagon was a whole new experience.  So “Big Kids” Menu material. More Delicious Details Soon…  

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Pumpkin Patch Tradition

I LOVE our family Pumpkin Patch Tradition. It’s the outing I most look forward to in the fall.  I love seeing how much they’ve changed from year to year through pictures, and how they are starting to remember the orchard, drinking cider, and claiming their own little pumpkin.  You know what’s funny?  They each know …

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A Blast From Halloween Past…

We’ve had a blast in the past dressing up for Halloween.  There have been props, puns, and even floats.  We’ve taken (cheap) costumes and ran with it, creating a theme, and getting lots of  laughs from our neighbors. (Even though last year, dragging that bed for over a mile as nuts and bolts fell out …

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