Dive into the archives.
- New Year’s Eve
Cold and brisk, New Year’s Eve arrived along with our Bellingham loves, the Jacobs. Sage, Luna, Jeff and Michelle gifted us with a night of laughs and a chilly walk at the beach. The kids stayed up until midnight, the grownups until 3:00 am swapping stories and laughing heartily. It was a much needed moment […]
- Festive (and Easy) Cookies
I have to admit that I got this idea from Gigi’s former kindergarten teacher’s blog. What was great about them? The kids could make them all by themselves! A wonderful treat, and a fun craft all in one!
- A Bit of Sparkle
Our house with that ever – so – important December frosting of festive lights. These are what I miss most in January, the piece that brightens our lives in our cold, dark winter months. I love driving around and seeing our community lit up and electrified, and I love to see how so many people […]
- Painting
Jude has discovered paint. He uses bold strokes, and no yellow, pink or red. He prefers blue, green and black and there is no arguing with him. He has a clear vision of what he wants to create and there is no altering his plans, otherwise you will get splattered! During this painting session, Jude […]
- Advent
When I was little, December was accompanied by a sound that, to this day, is evocative of those peppermint taffy candies that have a little tree in the center. The sound is of a big jingle bell banging against a door. The reason is because of the advent calendar that my mom made for each […]