Leprechaun Trap
Posted on March 9, 2010
and a Leprechaun Lunch Hat!
shhhhhh don’t tell my kids I can’t spell! The really sad part is this was my SECOND attempt at a hotel sign. First time I spelled it Leprechan.
The kiddos enjoy checking their trap every morning. On the the 18th they may find a surprise!
Hotel is a recycled juice box. Lunch hat is an oatmeal container.
Hope you are having fun getting ready to celebrate ST. Paddies Day!!
Jump! Joy!
Posted on March 7, 2010
Now here is something to jump-for-joy about,
from the inspirational author Joel Osteen–
”God sees you as a champion.
He believes in you and regards you as a strong, corageous, successful overcoming person.
You may not see yourself this way, but that doesn’t change God’s image of you!”
Theme of the Week {Cupcakes}
Posted on March 3, 2010
Cupcakes Anyone??
We’ve had a week of cupcake CRAZINESS!
From our cupcake party (each kiddo had a lunch tray with a little cupcake magic):
How many ways can you say cupcake?
Jello Cupcakes
Clay Cupcakes
Felt Cupcakes
Traditional Cupcakes
Necklace Cupcakes
Mason Jar Cupcakes
Meatloaf Cupcakes
Favorite activity of the week was our cupcake hop (old fashioned cake walks with a twist). Kiddos kids jump from (large paper) cupcake to cupcake until the music stops, mom draws a cherry with a number, match the cherry to number of sprinkles on your cupcake and you win the round.

You must be on cupcake overload by now?!
Ya, me too.
And I’m not even done yet!
Mission: Kindness is a new tradition I’m weaving into our theme of the week.
Kindness Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Our act of kindness was to send twelve of our far-a-way friends and family a litle happy in the mail. We set up cupcake factory and made cupcakes in a jar:
I wasn’t joking about meatloaf cupcakes! The ”frosting” was mashed potatoes {turquoise even}! I’m not sure why but I was the only one who ate them?!
Joy’s Hope has wonderful step-by-step directions for the Mason jar cupcakes. Her blog is a wealth of beauty, creativity and inspiration— you’ll love it! I can’t leave her comments because I don’t have a google account so if you visit, tell her THANKS for me!
See ya later, Cupcake!
Dinner Time Fun
Posted on March 2, 2010
When we exhasted this question book I went on the search for MORE DINNER GAMES!
We are now loving–
THE UNGAME: My dad introduced me to this game when I was a kid. I’ve loved it ever since and it’s perfect for dinner questions! It comes in several different versions— Christian, Kids, Teens and Families. I found these are our local educational store.
and
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD: Spin the dial and pick a “food” question card—
Ham it UP: Pretend you work in a shoe store. See if anyone can guess who you are and where they are.
Easy as PIE: What candy don’t you like?
Mixed VEGGIES: Ask everyone… are you feeling sweet or sour today?
Use your Noodle: T/F Insects are commonly used in yogurt, ice cream and juice drinks. {TRUE! Carmine is a food dye that is extracted from boiling dried insects.}
Polka Dots
Posted on February 27, 2010
Last year we had a mini (aka family) polka dot party for our sweetie.
In a few short weeks she will be three??? How can this be??
Find the Good.
Posted on February 23, 2010
Find the Good.
It’s all around you.
Find it.
Showcase it,
and soon you’ll start
believing it too.
Jesse Owens
Chocolates to Heaven
Posted on February 22, 2010
I loved sending my grandma little care packages stuffed with cookies, chocolates and salt water taffy.
I won’t ever be able to send her a package again.
She left for Heaven early this morning.
I will miss her love.
I will miss her kisses.
I will will miss her voice and her smile and her laughter.
I will miss her asking, “When ya gonna have another baby Katherine? I need another great granddaughter. Get busy!”
Grandma I would send you a million packages to heaven if I could.
Thank you for loving me and making me feel like I was the most special person in world.
Good-bye Grandma.
I love you.
THINK green
Posted on February 21, 2010
St. Patrick’s Day is in 23 days!
[2009 Green Flashback]
Theme of the Week: Green Eggs & Ham
Posted on February 15, 2010
[Green Eggs for Sale! Fill each egg with pennies, nickles, dimes and/or quarters.]
a am and anywhere are be boat box car could dark do eat eggs fox
goat good green ham here house I if in let like may me mouse not on or rain Sam say see so thank that the them there they train tree try
will with would you
[Dessert Dr. S Style: Melted Chocolate + Corn Flake Cookie]
Learning Fun:
Pin the YOLK on the Egg
Speedy Dinner Board Game
Egg Word Fill
Green Egg Painting
Eggs for Sale!
Pin the YOLK on the egg (and get the fork on the napkin bonus) was the big hit of the week!
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd!
ICK! I do not do not like them Sam I am! (Not if they are over-easy that’s for sure!)
I like all sorts
Posted on February 12, 2010
of Valentines.
Vintage Valentines are my favorite…
No wait! What I really adore are kid-made Valentines… 
I even like store bought Valentines! NO joke. 
You must KNOW I like unique Valentines…
[Here's-the-scoop, cotton candy cones via La-T-da!]
I’ll post my VERY favorite next. If I can get it done before the big day?!
I hope your Valentine’s celebration is filled with everything you LOVE!
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