Sledding and Santa
Christmas time is full of so many traditions. Everyone has different and amazing traditions, some based on where you live. Growing up in Montana, we had an annual party that…
The Polar Express
Christmas is my favorite time of year. One of the fun things to do when your kids are small, is to take a ride on the Polar Express. We have…
Hidden Treasures
As I was decorating for Christmas, I was reminded of a Christmas several years ago. When our son was young, he loved GI Joes. He had many of the GI…
Christmas Card Tradition
When our kids were young, we started a super fun Christmas card tradition. We began taking silly family photos, and sometimes that picture was accompanied by a semi-clever saying. The…
My Husband’s new Best Friend
Wanting to be the ‘fun house’ to visit, I searched the internet for a new and different toy for the water. After a few days, I found this amazing inflatable…
Distracted
I recently visited my 2 little granddaughters who live in another state. Their mommy had to take a business trip, so I was lucky enough to hang out with the…
Run your race
A couple of times a year my husband gets a group of co-workers to come out and participate in 5K’s or 10K’s, or even a half marathon. The goal is…
Scary Halloween
When our daughter was in kindergarten she was excited to carve her own pumpkin. We went to the local Pumpkin Patch, each child picked out their own pumpkin, and we…
Horseback parent fail
Growing up in Montana, we moved around a lot. One of the houses we lived in was at the edge of town. We had 4 horses at the time, so…
This little light of mine….
When the waves of life come crashing in on you, a small light can save your day. As parents we need to be a light for our kids.