Cody & Grayson

Christmas family fun for FREE

by Jennie December 17, 2012

We have been whittling away at our Christmas Bucket List and we marked two of those things off our list this weekend. With Christmas comes family traditions, Santa, talk of baby Jesus, family fun and SPENDING MONEY! I am sure we are all feeling the effects that Christmas gifts, pictures with Santa and other holiday […]

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Christmas Cards from Shutterfly

by Jennie December 11, 2012

I loved the idea that Kim had one year sending out “story cards”. They are Christmas cards that tell a story of your year. Last year I adopted the idea and people seemed to really enjoy them. I know it can get a little cheesy when all your friends and family are reading about your […]

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What helps the FLU?!

by Jennie December 8, 2012

sick at the same time

Well, there isn’t a whole lot you can do with the flu, but ride it out! As you can see, my post is coming a day late….why you ask??! Well, I have been cleaning up all bodily fluids since Sunday and today is the first day I have even been able to open my computer! […]

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How to make your own Christmas Wreath and other Holiday Happenings

by Jennie December 3, 2012

sharon woods holiday in lights

I LOVE this time of year and I have REALLY been feeling the Christmas spirit! I blogged last week about how to get FREE pictures with Santa and have some holiday fun on the cheap. This past weekend we had some more Christmas fun! We went to the Sharon Woods Holiday in Lights which was […]

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Holiday Fun at Bass Pro Shop

by Jennie November 27, 2012

bass pro shop santa land

We made a bucket list of local places we wanted to check out for the Holidays. We probably won’t get to them all, but it was fun sitting down with Cody and making the list! We looked up activities in the Family Fun Magazine, and the websites listed on our Family Fun Calendar Page (scroll […]

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What are you thankful for?

by Jennie November 23, 2012

chapel

I use to read this poem every year as a kid at our Thanksgiving Dinner. I LOVE it and it reminds me how blessed I truly am. My mom would always say, “That no matter how bad you think you have it, someone else always has it worse”. That is the truth and a great […]

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Happy Birthday to my Hubby

by Jennie November 19, 2012

my fam

First of all, I wanted to let you all know that Grayson is doing great and I hope to have a full report to you with lots of information by next week! Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers!!! I also wanted to send out a Happy Birthday message to my dear, sweet hubby! We […]

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What is a Lip Tie?

by Jennie November 15, 2012

Lip Tie

You are looking at it. As you read this we will be heading on a plane from Albany, NY to home. Why you ask? WELL, a few weeks ago I read an article from Ashley (an AMAZING Lactation Consultant, owner of Blue Cocoon) about Tongue Ties. I think we have all heard about this, but […]

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Book Reviews and Organizing Tips

by Jennie November 5, 2012

books

I have recently had the opportunity to try out several books and wanted to share my thoughts: Healthy Foods A-Z: I thought this was super cute. I am always looking for new ways to get my kids interested in healthy foods and this is a cute book at that goes through their letters, while also […]

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Halloween Crafts, Parties and FUN

by Jennie October 24, 2012

Spider Web Craft

This time a year is a little confusing to me because we teach our kids not to talk to strangers or take anything from them and to watch what food they put into their bodies and then here comes good ole’ Halloween…. you tell them to do the COMPLETE opposite! Oh well, it is a […]

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THANKFUL that life is back to business as usual :)

by Jennie October 18, 2012

Schappacher Farm Pumpkin Patch

I have mentioned here and there that we were having some backyard renovations done, but I chose NOT to go into it until after project completion. Want the REAL reason why??! I didn’t want every post to be a moan and groan session! I try hard to keep things and myself upbeat and positive and […]

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Beach Vacation Pics, Tricks and Tips

by Jennie October 16, 2012

So I have been wanting to post this FOREVER and not quite sure why it has taken me SOOO long!!! We went on our first family vaca to the beach this summer and had a wonderful time! I was worried with how all of use would do with sleeping arrangements and the beach, but overall […]

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