Happy Summer! This Summer has really flown by like none other. I just got back from Girl's Camp and that preoccupied my brain for the last little bit. I'm excited to share with you today, one of my favorite family traditions...Grandma's Luncheon. On the same Tuesday every month, my girl cousins and our moms gather together at Grandma's house or the park and have a luncheon. This has been going on for about 8 years now. We started it because all the girl cousins wanted OUR kids to able to spend … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Luncheon: A Family Tradition
Summer Walking Sticks
Warm weather is the perfect time to make summer walking sticks. I don't know about your neck of the woods, but in Utah there are SO many places to hike, most of which I've never been to, sadly. But, I think it's time to get into the mountains a little more, especially since I don't have a baby to lug around. I have always loved being in the outdoors and it's so fun to experience new things with the kids. So our goal this summer is to go on three different hikes. This may not seem like a … [Read more...] about Summer Walking Sticks
Movies on the House & Music
One of our favorite memories each summer is doing MOVIES ON THE HOUSE with all our neighbors. This time we did a huge BBQ, then music, then the movie on the house. MUSIC was new to the mix this year. One of my favorite things is to play my guitar (and craft of course) and to sing. My neighbor Troy is an AMAZING singer and much more seasoned performer than I, so I had a total blast performing with him. We even whipped out the tambourine for a bit. This is my little dude that was achin' to put in … [Read more...] about Movies on the House & Music
{Summer FUN Chart and Photo Journal}
SUMMER HERE WE COME! I can't wait. I love lazy summer days...staying in pajamas until noon, swimming, popsicles, summer night bbqs, road trips, etc...and I know my kids can't wait either. So...to kick off your summer, I have a Summer Fun Chart to share with you today. It is great to have a list of fun ideas so you can make your plans and fill your family's summer with FUN! My kids are at a really fun age...they are so excited about everything we do. Together we created a list of 50 fun things … [Read more...] about {Summer FUN Chart and Photo Journal}
Personalized Family Message Board
Today I wanted to share with you my latest sort of "trash to treasure" project. I took a thrift store frame, some paint, and a photoshopped design and turned it into a very useful (and cute I might add) personalized family message board! I've been wanting to make a big family message board for a long time and it took me forever to decide exactly what I wanted. I knew I wanted it to be: not super expensive unique and personalized with our names and/or photos--something I could design … [Read more...] about Personalized Family Message Board