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JOHN ROBERT – 6.5 years
ASHER – 4 years
Lila – 7 months
Monthly Archives: December 2010
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What a wonderful year it has been for us. Here’s what kept us busy in 2010. In January, we celebrated the New Year with balloons for the boys. Can you believe Asher still fit in his activity center at the … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Gratitude
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Float or Sink Experiment
The “Making Clouds Experiment” may have been a dud (we even tried it again today and the clouds were unimpressive), but this experiment was a hit. Anything that includes a nature walk or water is a hit with my boys. … Continue reading
Posted in Science
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Failing at Making Clouds
Science Experiment Failure #1. May be I spoke too soon about the book, Bubbles, Rainbows & Worms or may be I was simply unlucky in my first attempt. Today, we attempted to Make Clouds, which is found on page 77 … Continue reading
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Bubbles, Rainbows & Worms
I was at the library last week looking for books on Andy Warhol, when I saw this book on the end cap. The title instantly caught my attention…”Science Experiments for Preschool Children.” Nothing keeps the boys’ attention like science lessons so … Continue reading
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol is known for initiating the Pop Art movement. His art is colorful, repetitive, dynamic and exciting. It is easy to see why his art appeals to children. He is best known for his Campbell’s Soup Cans (1968) and Marilyn Diptych … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Holidays
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Why Being an Aunt is {almost} as Good as Being a Mom
Last night we babysat my cute little nephew, Holden. We learned many things…like that Emperor Holden refuses to be laid down, that we could add a third child into our family and survive (even with Asher still claiming baby status), … Continue reading
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Dreams of Sugar Cranberries
I tried feeding the boys something different this Christmas season…cranberries. They love almost every type of fruit so I thought they would like these as well…boy, was I wrong. Look at this recipe. They look delicious, right? The problem is, they are … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Meals
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Christmas in a Jar
Here’s a new, fun way to send someone Christmas cheer. I mailed these to my family members who live far away. I stuffed them with jingle bells, ornaments, candy, tinsel, pom-poms and family photos. I lucked out and found the … Continue reading
A sure way to impress your children, and your neighbor’s children too
I’m Julie from The Adventures of Bear and when Lori asked if I could guest post for her while she was out of town, I was honored and touched. Today I’ll be sharing a simple way to really wow your … Continue reading
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