Christmas in July

Last year, I was so excited for Christmas planning to start. Remember this? Then the start of the new year came, and I found out I was moving to second grade instead of first grade. It was a whole new team and a whole new way of doing things. I absolutely love second grade; as … Continue reading Christmas in July

Lego Fusion

One of Jake's Christmas presents was the Lego Fusion iPad Town Master set.  This is a download able app, and the box contains Lego bricks with one Fusion baseplate (needed to scan his creations and insert them into the app). I can see a TON of educational uses for this app and brick set already. … Continue reading Lego Fusion

The wait is over!!!

The Terrible Twosome and Bessie got excited when Ron pulled up. He usually brings them fresh hay. Bessie waited so patiently. See how sweet she's being? Then she realized that wasn't hay in that trailer!  She was a little worried. ..but I guess maybe all brides are when meeting the arranged marriage husband for the … Continue reading The wait is over!!!

Elf Antics – Days 13 and 14

Day 13 found Elfie and Elfis riding two wooden horse ornaments. Day 14 is today. Jake got up early, and the elves hadn't moved! He said, "They're probably just tired today!" He decided to take them to the Christmas Concert at the local school. It looks like Elfie,  Elfis,  Creeper, and Steve are having fun … Continue reading Elf Antics – Days 13 and 14

Elf Antics – Days 10 and 11

Day 10 - no pics. Jake and his cousin, Harley, found Elfis and Elfie hanging out in the fridge because they missed the North Pole. Jake was distressed because they were "going to freeze to death"! If Harley hadn't been over, I think he would have melted down over this one. Day 11 - Jake … Continue reading Elf Antics – Days 10 and 11

Elf Antics – Day 7

Having these old is teaching me a lot about my child that I didn't know. He always runs to the kitchen every morning to see what they've done in the night. On day 7, Elfie and Elfis took Creeper hostage! Steve was there with the ransom already. Jake was pretty mad. I didn't realize he … Continue reading Elf Antics – Day 7