Category: Motherhood

*** Turn back now if you are weak-stomached!*** On the last night of our trip, we left the nine cousins under the care of three very capable family members and headed to downtown Cincinnati for dinner and a concert. It was the first time all six of us had gone out together since before we … Continue reading “Stitches”

Most of our vacation was spent with these 9 whipper-snappers and their parents. Andrew’s side of the family grows at an exponential rate every year. His mother is one of 9, and each of her siblings had at least 2 (more often 3 or 4) children, and so on and so forth. We didn’t attempt … Continue reading “Ohio Holiday Shenanigans (Part II)”

Happy New Year!!! We are back in the lovely state of Missouri after a very exciting and eventful 5-day trip to Ohio to visit family. And though we packed in many day trips and attempts to see people, we still weren’t able to see everyone we wanted to see. But I did take a zillion … Continue reading “Ohio Holiday Shenanigans (Part I)”

I’ve read the praises of felt balls and kids for a couple of years now (see garland to make or buy), but never imagined that my boys would find them all that impressive. In fact, we found out quite by accident that they are in fact a lot of fun. Inside a box of presents, … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Felt Ball Fun & Games”

Christmas Eve and day were spent in the company of good friends and a plethora of food. We are usually out-and-about people; it is rare to find us at home two days in a row, and especially rare to find us indoors for so long! But it was really nice to prepare for company and … Continue reading “Christmas Shenanigans”