Monthly Archives: January 2010

This morning we went on a bear hunt. We started out by reading the book by Helen Oxenberry. The we did crafts, songs & snack (hurray!). **CRAFTS** Make a bear paw print. I cut out the pieces for the bear … Continue reading →

We’ve been thinking about allowance- do you get allowance “just because” or do you have to do chores to earn it? Do you do chores because you are a part of the famiy and everyone does their part? Do you … Continue reading →

We don’t get much rain here, so when it rains, life pretty much stops. But we found stuff to do… kind of! Monday was rainy all day. It was a holiday too. So our friend Tara had a play date … Continue reading →

Got the idea to make this NEW SHIRT from HERE. Since I am still a novice at sewing (I can barely sew a straight line) I wasn’t sure if this would turn out. Well, Avery likes it, and that’s what … Continue reading →

Today Avery made a comment that made me realize she is maturing. She chose a snack to eat in the car on the way to our destination. I asked her to unwrap it now (before we drove off) so she … Continue reading →

Ok, so we don’t get any snow around here, but it is winter, so we “need” to wintery crafts. I got this idea from a blog I follow. I had to do the prep work ahead of time, using masking … Continue reading →

* Don’t spend any $$ at least one day a week. This includes gift cards, gas & eating out…

I went a little crazy in December with the treats. I have a sugar problem. So now I have to fix the problem. I am doing a little Biggest Loser challenge with a few friends. It’s 16 weeks, so I … Continue reading →

It snowed all night and into the morning. It was a beautiful day- sun shining, not too cold & no wind. Dan, Tori & I walked Avery & Sawyer over to a small playground that has a little hill- great … Continue reading →