The rest of our Canada Adventure…

we went to an amazing indoor market… so many things to do inside this huge market… girls rode along on the wagon… petting zoo.. mini golf.. food… vegetable stands… all in a huge greenhouse! smart! makes me so happy to see spring bulbs… the scents are amazing… how something that fragrant could be living under … Read more

oh the snow….

we made it back from the winter wonderland… and all I can say is wow… it was absolutely beautiful! we were totally our of our element and it felt really good! I love traveling together… we make it such an adventure… we have a “team Carlsson” secret handshake that we giggle … when things get … Read more

felting fun!

I really love how much our oldest loves to felt! she gets so excited when I mention the idea! it’s so fun when kids still like crafts… projects… creativity… and to hope that it never fades is a wish of mine… to keep creativity and imaginations blossoming is something that is so easy to do… … Read more

feeling MUCH better!

whew… we’re all better! we had our bout of strep throat… flu… colds… fevers… all in about 5 days… but I am so glad it’s over! nothing like being sick to really make you appreciate HEALTH!!! I even joined the gym! yoga tomorrow morning! ha! my mom’s homemade chicken noodle soup always helps! I love … Read more

wash day…

so nice with a little wash day… we have one day every week which is our wash day… sweep… vacuum… mop mop mop… dust.. sometimes even a little “switch-a-roo” it feels so nice when the new linens are on beds… out with all the old.. a bit of laundry… the reward of a clean tidy … Read more

a day on the farm…..

this day was such a treat…. we went out to the countryside with some special friends to see where milk comes from! the kids learned so much… the cows were so beautiful and the milk was so delicious! it was quite a chilly day which was fun… and it was just before Christmas so there … Read more

Welcome to the BIG TOP!!!

We had quite a fun party for Cecilia’s 2nd Birthday!!! Circus Party!!! what a fun time it was! the girls worked on the cake together… Circus games! we’re silly!!!!!! my brother was the face painter! what a hit! Sweet BuNnY! awe! Cecilia and her Pal Dalton! Circus PoPcoRn!!! blow out the candles! we put together … Read more

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Our littlest just turned 2!! Her Birthday is a bit before Christmas Day and is oh so special! I love this time of year so why not throw in a birthday! We make it very special for her … I never want her to be one to say.. “oh I hated having my birthday at … Read more