Posted in Group Writing Projects on August 31, 2007 | 6 Comments »
I remember wondering if my parents were brave or just crazy when they told us we would be going on a two week vacation in an RV rental. I was 15 at the time, a bossy mother hen to 4 younger siblings.
We weren’t always friends, the five of us. The two youngest, Everett [...]
Posted in Memes on August 31, 2007 | 7 Comments »
So in honor of National Blog Day I am posting links to five bloggers I think you should go and visit. It is terribly hard to choose just five, since I think all of the blogs I read are great, so I have chosen five who are not currently on my blogroll, that I [...]
Posted in Good Eats, Tasty Thursday on August 30, 2007 | 6 Comments »
I found this recipe recently on Allrecipes.com and thought it would be fun to try. I had never made granola bars before. I wish I had remembered to take pictures. These are super easy to make and much more tasty than the store bought stuff. The kids scarfed them down!
2 1/2 [...]
Posted in Humor, Kid Specific on August 29, 2007 | 14 Comments »
I’ve decided I may have to change Obi-Wan’s screen name. He’s on a new super hero kick. He’s begun stuffing his two toy light sabers down the back of his shirt in Leonardro like fashion and now runs around the house shouting,
“I a enjin tortol!!!”
Translation: I’m a Ninja Turtle
That’s right, my 5 and [...]
Posted in Blog Carnivals on August 28, 2007 | 16 Comments »
I just found this fun idea over at Skittle’s place and wanted to participate. The topic this week is Hobby’s, or a word that rhymes with Hobby. I am going to talk about a couple of my Hobby’s and show you some pics.
I have MANY hobbies. To list just a few: [...]
Posted in 100 Things on August 28, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Here it is, my 100th post! And as is blog tradition, I am posting 100 positively fascinating facts about me. Here goes:
1. Contrary to popular assumption based on my name, I was born in Autumn
2. I was born in Southern California
3. [...]
Posted in Contests and Giveaways on August 28, 2007 | No Comments »
The ladies at 5 Minutes for Mom are giving away one brand new HP Photosmart A626 Compact Photo Printer. Get over there and find out how to enter!
Posted in Blog Carnivals on August 28, 2007 | 10 Comments »
Welcome to the Make it from Scratch Carnival, a fantastic carnival idea created by Stephanie at Stop the Ride!. There are many great entries this week, and I can’t wait to visit them all to get some great new ideas on things I can make from scratch!
Good Eats
1. Banana Waffles with Pecan [...]
Posted in Gratitude, Humor, Kid Specific on August 27, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Crayon in hand, Obi-Wan fidgets in his chair, trying to pay attention to the workbook in front of him. He knows what mommy wants him to do, he really does want to listen, but it’s just so hard being four.
“Which of these pictures, is diff-er-ent?” I ask him, pointing to the row of [...]
Posted in Memes on August 27, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I have recently been tagged for two Memes. First:
Christine at Are We There Yet tagged me for a Blast from the Past Meme.
You must post 5 links to posts you’ve written. At least two of the people you tag must be newer acquaintances so that you get to know each other better . . [...]
