Jake and I have had a blast today. First, we went to his school, and he enjoyed an hour at the Willy Wonks themed fun house on one side of the school while I did a little craft shopping on the other side. I even got a door prize that matched an item I bought … Continue reading Fun Christmas Activity-filled Day
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Elfie and Elfis are up to shenanigans again!
I set Jake up with the Text Now app on the iPad so he could text his Dad, sisters, brother, and me. These are the past two texts I've received from him. LOL I'm really making myself slow down and enjoy it this holiday season. Jake is 10 years old now, and I know this … Continue reading Elfie and Elfis are up to shenanigans again!
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Elfie and Elfis are back!
They were hiding out in Jake's shoe bin. He found them whIle getting ready to go see Santa at Michael's Ice Cream Shoppe. He was thrilled to see them again. We headed to the ice cream shoppe tonight for ice cream and Santa. This is a tradition Jake and I just started last year when … Continue reading Elfie and Elfis are back!
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It’s cooking!
It's 6:39 a.m., and I've been up since my oldest pulled in the driveway at 3 a.m.! That was a wonderful surprise because she originally said she couldn't get away from work to make the drive here. The sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes are all cooking, and the dough for the Parker house … Continue reading It’s cooking!
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Veterans’ Day and Christmas prep
My school is off today in celebration of Veterans' Day. Jake has been sick for two days, so last night I made sure no alarm was set on my phone, and I slept in this morning!!! That was GLORIOUS! I feel ready to tackle the world! First things first - making a wonderful dinner for … Continue reading Veterans’ Day and Christmas prep
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Only 55 more days until CHRISTMAS ! !! Decorating my car for trunk or treat on just $4 and handing out treats to about 100 kids when Jake only told me the day before that he'd told his school that I'd do it - big Martha win for … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
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Christmas in July – week 2
The second week of July, I spent a little time online, looking for gifts I thought my older kids might like. I found one for my oldest daughter! It's very unique, and I know she'll love it. I have it bookmarked and ready to order soon. I can't wait to see her face on Christmas … Continue reading Christmas in July – week 2
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Christmas in July 2016 – Week 1
Every year, I try to do a little Christmas prep because when I started teaching full time, all of my wonderful Christmas and holiday plans just flew out the window. I was the crazy Christmas lady with 27 Christmas trees, and I was able to keep that up for about two years into my teaching … Continue reading Christmas in July 2016 – Week 1
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Happy Father’s Day!
I finally got a picture of all the kids with Ted!!! We took this after going to see Finding Dory together as a family (it's great by the way). Teddy, Morgan (Teddy's wife), David (Janeesa's boyfriend), Janeesa, Jake, Ted, and Sahara
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