• The hair

    July 13, 2011

    It's one of his best assets.  And who could argue, really?  I love waking up to this happy little guy each morning!  I've given him a couple of haircuts in the past few months but just can't let myself chop his hair off!  I just LOOOOVE it! Totally makes my…

  • Tackle football

    July 12, 2011

    Now that baseball season is over for my kids, we're seeing our oldest hanging out and about with his new equipment for tackle football. Don't know who's more excited about it – me or him!!  Are you ready for some football?

  • Gearing up for a busy week!

    July 11, 2011

    This week is certainly going to prove to be very trying.  In addition to regular "mom stuff", housework, and blogging projects, I am preparing for quite possibly the busiest weekend of the summer at the end of this week. On Friday I am scheduled to fly out to Chicago to…

  • {friday finds}: 07.08.2011

    July 8, 2011

    This AH-dorable project for a candlestick-turned-table is just ingenious and I could see it working for just about any room decor!  {@ Thrifty Decor Chick} Can you say "YUM-O!"?  This peanut butter banana smoothie seems wonderfully refreshing and would be THE perfect summertime beverage choice of my kids!  {@ Alli…

  • Nutella Cool Whip Fruit Dip Recipe

    July 6, 2011

    Admit it.  I had you at Nutella.  I knew it!  Seriously though, there couldn't be more of a staple pantry item in our home than Nutella.  I spread it on everything – toast, bagels, you name it.  I also LOVE drizzling it on my special variation of rice krispy treats…

  • Uno game card holder

    July 5, 2011

    During a recent game of Uno, the kids and I came up with an invention to make our game-playing much easier.  You see, in the game of Uno each player receives 7 cards each.  Well, as an adult even I sometimes have trouble fanning my cards out so that I…

  • {friday finds}: 07.01.2011

    July 1, 2011

    ~ Special 4th of July edition ~ My mouth waters at the very sight of this 4th of July red-white-and-blue patriotic pound cake! This is a must make! {@ 3 Kids & Us} This super easy DIY patriotic banner will keep you and the kids busy crafting and singing the…