Today over at MTM there was no theme, so we decided to use the same one from last week (Children's Literature) since I loved it so much.I picked the story "The Little Mouse, The Ripe Red Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear" by Audrey and Don Wood. This is a great children's story with vivid pictures and simple text for even the youngest readers. The little mouse is trying to keep the strawberry away from the bear, and his adorable attempts to hide it our guaranteed to make you laugh!Here is ... 
Lions, Tigers & Bears…Oh My!
This morning we woke up and the sun was shinning (it has been raining a lot here lately) and Daddy suggested we do something fun today as a family. We decided to take a trip down to the Dallas Zoo.We got everyone dressed, packed the million things that you have to take when you plan an outing with 3 little ones, loaded everyone in the car and headed out. Aubrey was so excited about seeing the animals and even more thrilled when we stopped to get donuts for breakfast.We had a great time and ...
MTM – Children’s Literature
Today is Muffin Tin Monday! I LOVED today's theme, Children's Literature. We had lots of fun with our muffin tin today and enjoyed making a craft to go with it.Our book selection for today's theme was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Here is what the very hungry Aubrey had for lunch today...Side: Banana CaterpillarFirst Row: Apple, Pear, StrawberriesSecond Row: Oranges, Cheese & Sausage, Chocolate Cake & Pretzel ButterflyHere is a close up of our Hungry Caterpillar.Our craft project for today ...
5 Things I Love About Being a Mom
Today was Mother's Day and I was fortunate to be showered with love from my beautiful family. I am so very blessed to have 3 beautiful children, an amazing husband and a supportive extended family who all help me as I travel down this path of motherhood. I decided today would be a great day to reflect on why I love being a mom.1. Being Inspired . I may not be following the path I had dreamed up for myself, but I take great pride in my current accomplishment of bringing 3 wonderful children ...
Tea Time
"If I had a single flower for every time I think of you, I could walk forever in my garden" - Claudia GhandiIn honor of Mother's Day I threw a Mother-Daughter tea to celebrate the beautiful women in my life, my mother, sister and daughters. We had a lovely afternoon, I only wish all of the wonderful women who are part of our lives could have been here to share this moment.Here is a quick snapshot of our tea party...InvitationsThis is the outside of the invitation given to guestand the inside ...
