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This holiday season has brought some pretty fun toys for Charlie so far…  Boxes & Packaging Materials…  Forts & Caves  Hidden Spaces  And new hideouts.

We LOVE Christmas around here. If I could have my way, I’d have the spirit of Christmas year round! (along with the music). With that being said, we decided tonight would be a good night to “Deck the Halls” if you will and transform our home into a Christmas wonderland! Snowman Nativity  One of our many “Countdowns”  Nutcracker Collection   YAY… View Post

Life seems to be in fast-forward lately and thus, my blog has been neglected. In light of the holiday season and in expectation of our newest family member (set to arrive in about 35 [!!!!!!] or so days), we have been extremely busy cleaning, organizing, decorating, shopping, and attempting to keep our sanity.  I promise with the start of December… View Post

On this day, may we reflect on all that each of us is thankful for – from the big to the little things.  Let us cling to family, hold them tight, and make memories to last us until next year. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

Day 22:Mommy: is thankful for family who love Charlie SO much! And for the time he’s been able to spend with them while I’m at work! Charlie: I’m thankful for Renee & Aunt Lois! They make me laugh and I have tons of fun when I am at their house – I also enjoy driving the kitty cats crazy!! Day… View Post

I thought I’d start to document some of the crazy things Charlie does and says in a little post I like to call “Charlie-isms.” *When asking him where Kaeli, David, and Jonathan are, he usually replies “I doh-no.” *He frequently enjoys being chased around the house with the corn popper from Grandma Murphy. Yes, it’s only about 2 feet long… View Post

We took a weekend trip to visit some friends in southern Illinois this past weekend. Can I just say we LOVE all four of them immensely?!?!?! Thank you for hosting us!! Rough-housing with the boys Cleaning up a spill… Hangin’ with the boys… Hidden. “Wrasslin’ around” Check out the sassy snake boa… Silly faces with daddy… Spending some time with… View Post

By utilizing some coupons & other couponing mom sites, I’m able to occasionally snag deals. For a change of pace, here’s what my bargain hunting got me today at Target: 2 shirts (little boys) – Christmas gifts2 bags of Holiday Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups1 box of Annie’s Bunnies (chocolate/graham)1 large box of Goldfish (cheddar)2 small jars of Skippy Natural… View Post

After being out of town this weekend, I’ll catch up on my Thanks now! Day 17 Mommy: I am thankful for Momma as nanny today! She watches you with love and care, takes you fun places AND she even willingly stays late in the cases where mommy has to stay at work a little longer. She loves you (and me!)… View Post