My little guy LOVES trucks, trains, cars, construction vehicles, and airplanes.  However, monster trucks hold a special place in h...

OK, before I delve much deeper into this blog series we should do a formal BEFORE tour....so you can see the differences AFTER the project p...

Today I took my kiddos out for a spontaneous picnic lunch. After all, I felt guilty that their breakfast consisted of a splash of milk and a...

Swimming lessons are done for the day and teacher says Bubbalu can go in the hot tub. A post-lesson treat for all the kiddos. They love it...

Yesterday we started up one last round of daily swim lessons before preschool starts up again. It helps Bubbalu learn how to swim (duh) a...

Seriously, thank you thank you all for your kind words of support and kindness regarding my 'Parenting a Spark Plug' post from Monda...

Some days I fail as a parent. As least I feel like I've failed. Yes, the kiddos may have been fed, clothed and kept out of genera...

Old Thing: Skooshy, much loved pink dolly. Pin It New Use : Toddler neck support travel pillow system. Directions: Fold in half, shove betw...

Being that is was another cold Washington Summer Weather 2011 day, the kiddos were getting bored being stuck inside the house. Again. (and I...

It's amazing how much a simple familiar smell or taste can immediately take me back to my childhood. Yesterday we finally had some summe...

Boy, "Seriously Farmer Jed, what HAPPENED to your oversized orange grove???" Farmer Jed, "What are you talking about, yellow ...

Awwwww. I'm watching the royal wedding with Bubbalu and Lil Chick this morning. Bubbalu thinks there are some really cool hats, Lil Chic...

Why, hello blog! Sad little neglected blog. Don't got it lately. The 'it' being the bloggy mojo. Well, lets keep it real, shall ...

First of all, you need to understand some things about me. 1. I don't pay full price. On anything. 2. I don't like to spend money on...

Remember playing the game Candy Land as a kid? Looked a little like this: Well, I finally taught Bubbalu how to play a few nights ago. OH. M...

Egads December was one stinkin crazy month! I won't try boring you all with writing out in detail all that commenced in December 2010......