Category Archives: Just for fun

It’s all thanks to my helpers

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Amy

The Christmas tree is all decorated, doesn’t it look beautiful? I particularly like how this side turned out, with the ornament from San Francisco… Hold on, what’s that orange thing back there? Can’t quite tell…a little closer… I guess Joel … Continue reading →

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Tagged babies at Christmas, Christmas tree, toddlers at Christmas |

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Color Mixing Activity

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Amy

I teach science at Sydney’s preschool once a month, which is a fun way to get to know her little friends and be involved in her school. This month, we talked about colors which is great at this time of … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for fun, Learning |

10 things to be thankful for when your kids have the stomach flu

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Amy

Isn’t it awfully early for kids to be getting sick? Joel is starting up his now-annual cold-morphing-into-wheezing cycle, and this afternoon two of the girls started throwing up. I could start moaning about laundry, but that’s not going to get … Continue reading →

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For Labor Day

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Amy

Here’s something fun for Labor Day. I got the idea from Kristin at We Are THAT Family. How long were your labors?Audrey: 10 hoursGeorgia: 10 hoursSydney: 25 hoursJoel: 8 hours How did you know you were in labor?Audrey: I was … Continue reading →

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Desperate for spring

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Amy

Here’s a project we made today because we are so ready for spring! It turned out beautifully. Thanks for the inspiration, Allie!

Posted in Just for fun, Spring |

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Picnic with a Purpose

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

Amy

I just love blogger meet-ups! Yesterday, I took Audrey and Georgia to a Picnic with a Purpose, hosted by Jo-Lynne and sponsored by Hebrew National. A bunch of Philadelphia-area mommy bloggers brought their families to eat, chat, and do a … Continue reading →

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Georgia Gems

Posted on April 3, 2009 by

Amy

We called the girls frequently from San Francisco. Here are some snippets from Georgia: Daddy: How’s Sydney? Georgia: She’s upstairs taking a nap. Daddy: Is she missing Mommy and Daddy? Georgia: (pause) I just said, she’s upstairs taking a nap! … Continue reading →

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My Bag Meme

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

Amy

I have been tagged by both Theresa and Sarah to take part in the bag meme. Beth from Total Mom Haircut started all the fun. Here is my current bag. I bought it this fall when I was flying (by … Continue reading →

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Works for Me Wednesday: Dinnertime Fun

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Amy

We try to eat dinner as a family most nights. Although it is great to have that family time, the routine can get somewhat boring. Audrey’s friend gave her a great Christmas present this year: “The Original Dinner Games.” This … Continue reading →

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Games for Kids

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

Amy

As I mentioned in my 100th post, I love to play games. So do the girls! We started when Audrey was about two with Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders. I realized very quickly to ensure Mommy’s sanity, that Candy … Continue reading →