FPK Christmas Program
1st Presbyterian Kindergarten, where Noah & Elle go to school, had a Christmas program the Thursday before Christmas. Noah, however, was sick with an awful fever virus, and wasn't able to be in...
View ArticleRecipe: White Trash
This little recipe is one of our favorite snacks to keep on hand during the holidays. It's super easy to make...and super easy to get addicted to!All you need is: - a box of Rice Chex (I only used...
View ArticleChristmas 2012
Our kiddos didn't wake up too early on Christmas, thankfully!Ian was up a little before 6. He actually stayed in bed until 6, got up and peeked at his gifts and THEN came to our room. We had to wake...
View ArticleChristmas Photo Dump
Brandon surprised me with a Keurig!The aftermath...Blast from the Past - Lite Brite!!! The boys playing the original Skylanders game. We gave them Skylander's Giants, but I messed up and bought the...
View ArticleJester 2012
Jester made his normal appearance this December. Here are some of his shenanigans.He started off by bringing the kids a Christmas card and Ring Pops -He made a stop in the kids' bathroom. Noah would...
View ArticleDecember Photo Dump
Elle's tree...9 ornaments on 2 branches.Ian takes EVERY opportunity he can find to read...even on the 5 minute drive to school.Ian making his Japanese Christmas Cake...take 2. This was a late...
View ArticleHappy New Year & a GIVEAWAY!!!!
Happy New Year, Everyone!!!! We are excited to see where 2013 takes us and we pray that yours will be blessed!To kick off 2013 we're having a GIVEAWAY!!!!I recently introduced a new product to Elle...
View ArticleFlashback Friday
January 3rd, 2006 ~ Mmmmmm....I just want to squeeze those cheeks!Don't forget to enter our New Year's Giveaway for a pair of resin flower earrings from Elle Belle Designs!
View ArticlePinterest Inspired: Hand Crafted Growth Chart
Growing up, my grandmother had a "growth chart" on the door frame of her kitchen door and I absolutely loved measuring at it. It had all of us grandchildren and it was so much fun to look at! The...
View ArticleWINNER ~ and a Discount Code!
Congratulations to our winner ~ Stacia!!!! a Rafflecopter giveawayStacia, head on over to Elle Belle Designs and message me with the pair you would like! And for everyone else, head over to Elle Belle...
View ArticleFlashback Friday ~
January 18, 2010 ~ Baby Girl had to spend 1 week in the hospital with RSV :(
View ArticleDIY Powdered Laundry Detergent
My sweet friend, Amy, and I got together yesterday afternoon and made homemade powdered laundry detergent. I've had several people ask me about the recipe we used. I haven't found this exact one (we...
View ArticleCamp Out Birthday Party Theme
We celebrated Noah's 6th Birthday back in December with a Camp Out Party!Brandon wasn't thrilled with the idea of spending the night in our backyard with a lot of 6 year olds, so we decided to have a...
View Article100th Day at FPK!
Today was Noah's 100th Day of Kindergarten and Elle's 100th Day of K3.Noah's class has been counting down to this day and he has been sooooo excited about the pajama party that they're having!The class...
View ArticlePinterest Inspired: Valentine's Mailboxes
I first saw this idea at The Anderson Crew. Hers are so cute!I'm attracted to the $1 bins at Target like a moth to a flame. They call my name the minute I walk through the door. I've seen these...
View ArticleSwedish Fish & Valentine's Day Cards ~
As with most holidays, Pinterest inspired me to do lots of DIY projects for Valentine's Day. However, after a sinus infection that lasted 3 weeks, a trip out of town and life in general...most of...
View ArticleElleBelle Designs ~ Discount Code & Giveaway
Good Morning!I have some pretty new additions to ElleBelle Designs! New earrings as well as precious bobby pins!Also, from today (March 1st) through 11:59 p.m. Sunday (March 3rd), you can use coupon...
View ArticleIn Just a Few Hours...
In just a few hours, this amazing little guy will be graduating from Kindergarten.I am so incredibly proud of him and the boy he has become this past year. He is such a great, loving, funny kid. It's...
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