Kyle ventured out on his own today. He was thrilled to be leaving for preschool camp with his sister, but I knew he’d be heartbroken when I left him for his first solo adventure in the real world. Sadly, as expected he was crushed at my departure. He is a screamer….. I’m anxious to pick … Read more
What a week we all had relishing in the extra support of our Manny. Too bad Uncle Chris had to go back to his real job at Addidas in Portland, Oregon instead of sticking around all summer to entertain the kids and help our little crew run errands about town. Those 2 extra adult hands … Read more
Happy Father’s Day! The kids and I had a busy day with Daddy but managed to squeeze in some time at the pool. Today was a scorcher. Kenzie is swimming like a superstar after her 2 weeks of lessons at Malvern Prep…the best $104 I’ve spent in a very long time. She’s going under water, … Read more
Are your kids bubble crazy like mine? My 2 year old is exceptionally impressed by bubbles but even my 4 yr old has such childhood joy and fascination out of every bubble she blows, pops or spots! Win it! We’re giving away a $50 prize package from Gazillion Bubbles, made by Fun Rise Toys. And … Read more
The secret is long out that we are living in the future. And with that, we adults no longer just read our books on paper but instead on our iPhones, computers, or some fancy e-reading device -my standby is the Kindle. Our kids are now doing just the same and companies like MobiStories have digital … Read more
Win it! This summer The Hershey Company and Kraft Foods have teamed up to help take the traditional campfire favorite, S’mores, beyond the fire as a special snack and activity . With summer just around the corner this will prove to be a special treat for the little ones! One lucky winner will receive a Hershey’s … Read more
That’s my girl. Forget about the Cheetah, Kitty Cat, or Butterfly faces that all the little girls expectedly chose for their glorious facepainting experience. Kenzie loves to follow her own fancy. And yesterday that fancy was for snakes from the Facepainter during our MobiStories party yesterday. Very groovy! Here are the adorable Cheetah girls too. … Read more
Putting on the Ritz. Hunger pangs anyone? That’s how I feel every day at about 10:30 in the morning since my day starts sadly at about 5:45 am with my early birds. My kids seriously ask for lunch at 10 AM . And on occassion my 4 yr old has requested (make that BEGGED!) for … Read more
We’re somewhat obsessed by the True Blood series at my house. After wrapping up Season 2 this weekend, we couldn’t help but notice the similarities between 2 yr old Kyle’s popsicle ravaged face and that of the vamps on True Blood after a quick feeding. Kyle loved hamming it up for the camera while he … Read more
Looking for inexpensive and creative Father Day Gift ideas? If you want to see my kids share a brief temper tantrum in our video you can see what we will give to Daddy this Sunday! Items under $20 that are functional and useful are perfect for Dad – think sporting equipment, camping gear, tools to … Read more