Alicia Marie This week I am celebrating my (step)mom’s life. We will be enjoying five of our favorite meals that she made. MONDAY- Salmon Loaf, Peas, and Mashed Potatoes TUESDAY- Beef Stroganoff WEDNESDAY- Cheese Lasagna THURSDAY- Beef Brisket FRIDAY- Tacos (I had hoped to include recipes but am waiting on my dad to find our recipe box … Read more
This week in Tot School the theme is: FRIENDSHIP and the letter F,f. MONDAY Activity: Look at pictures of friends and say their names. Talk about what a “friend” is (very basic). Craft: Fingerpaint the letter F Song: ‘Make New Friends (but keep the old)’ Book: Winnie the Pooh- Two Friends TUESDAY Activity: Decorate a … Read more
The toddler years are the perfect time to introduce children to various types of art projects and to begin experimenting with different types of materials. It’s important to remember that when children are young the process is more important than the product. I love using open ended art supplies and letting children be imaginative and … Read more
Today my little sister turns 14 years old! I wanted to include part of her birth story which I wrote years ago in junior high when she was born as a preemie weighing only one pound 14 ounces. This is the story of the miracle baby: “Alicia! Wake up,” my dad uttered, as he shook … Read more
This week I am participating in ‘Thankful Thursday‘ at Grace Alone. I am most thankful for my three boys these days.
I love to share things that I love with everyone I know so this week I am spotlighting an adorable Etsy shop called “Mimi’s Babies“. I originally found this shop through Twitter and quickly became Twitter friends with one of the women, Charissa, who co-owns the shop and she made my day by agreeing to … Read more
I am joining in on Muffin Tin Monday over at Muffin Tin Mom‘s blog for the first time. This week’s theme was orange foods. Jacob enjoyed the following orange foods: *Mango Slices *Cheez-Its *Carrot Slices *Cheese *Macaroni and Cheese *Juicy orange chunks