Last year, my family spent a wonderful Day Out with Thomas at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, AL. It was fun-filled and exciting, and we can't wait to do it again! Seriously, even my oldest loved it and asked if we were going again this year. I'd love for your family to join the fun, too! So, one winner will win a family pack of tickets to Day Out with Thomas in Calera, AL! Just ...
Family Fun
Walking with Dinosaurs
So, after a month of illness, we finally went on a family outing. I don't think I have to tell you that we needed it. My son, who STILL loves dinosaurs, has been wanting to see Walking With Dinosaurs, and seeing as he selflessly watches all manner of Barbie movies with his sisters, we have really wanted to take him. But, well, we've been sick. All of us. So, today, we headed out to the ONLY ...
Have yourself a playful little Christmas….
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be easy to forget a very important thing: enjoying them! And, when I am taking kids from one event to the next, I tend to overlook the fact that often it's the simplest things they enjoy the most. Add cold, rainy weather to the mix, and my kids start craving a little creative play. To keep them active in ways other than running around ...
Notes from Nana: Advent 2013
I like to savor Thanksgiving! So friends, I know it's time to celebrate Advent. And I am grateful for Jesus coming to earth as Emmanuel: God is with us! This is the week for HOPE! But I also have hope when I saw cousins enjoying laughing and talking and listening to each other on Thanksgiving Day (with electronic devices put aside)! Leggos and Checkers are timeless! My children played ...