Tricked-out Treats

Yesterday was our neighborhood’s National Night Out and as we always do, we hosted a friendly competition for the food.  Neighbors bring finger food in various categories and we do a secret ballot to determine the winners in each.  This year, the kids decided to outdo the parents! Crisana settled on Black Cat Cupcakes.  She… Continue reading Tricked-out Treats

The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing but the Tooth

The first day of school is always exciting. You get to use your brand-new backpack and lunch box for the very first time. You get to wear your brand-new clothes that Mom has said “no” to every day since you bought them. You get to color with those brand-new crayons that have NEVER BEEN USED. … Continue reading The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing but the Tooth

Everything I need to know, I learned in elementary school

Yesterday was the last day of school.  It’s hard to believe it’s been 9 months since Trey and Crisana met their teachers for the first time.  Or 9 months since we took those brand-new crayons or unopened boxes of notebook paper into their new classrooms.  Or 9 months since the first day of school, where… Continue reading Everything I need to know, I learned in elementary school

“M” is for the Many Things She Gave Me…

It’s Mother’s Day, that day when children have the opportunity to tell their mothers just how special they are.  My children have never disappointed me on Mother’s Day, and this year was no exception. I received wonderful gifts and cards with heartfelt sentiments which I will treasure.  But of course my favorites by far are… Continue reading “M” is for the Many Things She Gave Me…

Easter Egg-stravaganza!

Today was the 6th annual Sloan Creek Estates Easter Egg Hunt! Mind you, I use the term “Hunt” loosely.  It’s more like an Easter Egg “Scramble” as Matt calls it.  Because 600 eggs + no landscaping  + REALLY BIG yard = running out of “hiding” places very quickly. We couldn’t have asked for better weather… Continue reading Easter Egg-stravaganza!