Growing up is tough
“I don’t want to grow up either but it’s a problem because I want to eat gum.” – Kenzie
Kenzie
Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries
For a special Valentine’s Day treat, the kids and I made chocolate covered strawberries. Super simple and far less expensive than buying them at the grocery store! Here’s how we did it it: Melted Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave and then dipped the berries in the chocolate. Place on a cookie sheet covered … Read more
Our Obsession with PopChips
Rewarded! Really, we’ve been rewarded for eating lots of snacks. We are so excited by this surprise package of PopChips that was delivered to our door on Friday to recognize us for being Philly’s “PopChips fan of the week”. Take a peek ! Too cool and we are very impressed with the company’s efforts to … Read more
Our Giant Snowball
Let it snow! The kids made a huge snowball yesterday after our first 6 inches. Our neighbor Jake and Kenzie enjoyed posing for the photos while Kyle came in for hot chocolate! We topped off yesterday’s snow with another 16 inches last night. Our major back roads were still very snow covered today when we … Read more
Hot Chocolate in the Woods
Complete with marshmallows & hot chocolate, we ventured off into the woods during the snow storm on Saturday. Often the kids and Dad go on these little adventures without me, but Kenzie requested I join her this time. Wow. I don’t know why I’ve been skipping out on these trips. It really was as my … Read more
The Diamond Rock Movie Trailer
Classy Mommy films presents it’s 1st movie starring Kenzie & Kyle on an epic quest as they search for real Diamonds in the woods of Valley Forge on Diamond Rock Mountain. Be sure to watch to the end to hear the kids plans for their dazzling rocks – my heart skips a beat thanks to … Read more
Snow Days!
The thrill of sled riding. This photo captures the look perfectly! The kids enjoyed spending time with the twins – Uncle Phil & Uncle Chris. And Mike looks like their long lost triplet – or at least an older version of them!
Christmas Wrap Up
Here’s some cute shots from our holiday. Christmas Eve has always been special in our family since I was a little girl. We exchange our family gifts before Santa’s big arrival. The kids loved helping me set up for a special dinner together. All my place settings are from Target too! (Minus the Waterford wine … Read more
Christmas Then and Now
Merry Christmas Eve! The classic Christmas PJ photo is a tradition we started with our friends years ago. Take a peek at the kids today and four years ago. Kyle was only 3 years old in this picture below. And she was 2 yrs and 2 months. Kenzie fell in love with that little guy … Read more
Getting our Baking On!
It’s almost Christmas Eve and the elves and I have been busy in the kitchen. These are delicious! Pretzels, melt Hershey Chocolate Kisses (at 250 degrees for about 5 mins to soften them), then drop an M&M into it. Yummy! Merry Christmas Eve!