She left Grandma Carmens covered in beans, gravy, juice, M&Ms, and dirt & ash from the devastating Thomas fire that gave this year's Christmas a little extra meaning.
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| my ninja Elf |
Monday, December 25, 2017
Christmas 2017
Because of before-mentioned phone problems, I am so sad that these are the only Christmas pictures I have :(
Friday, December 1, 2017
Dollar Tree Christmas Shop
Last year we started a new tradition that we're doing again this Christmas. I took the girls to the 99c store and they picked a gift for each of the family members they'll be with on Christmas Day.
I chose the 99c store not because I want them to give junk, ha, but because it's easy for Bryony to choose things knowing that everything is a dollar and she doesn't have to keep asking me how much and keeping tally in her head. And she's not going to be picking Michael Kors in there, ha.
The 99c store here is huge and they both get so excited to be let loose, with their list of 10 names and a basket. I just wait at the front to help them pay.
I'm posting about it because it's already become a favourite holiday tradition for me and I want to share the idea! I got so much joy watching my kids get excited over the giving of Christmas, not just the getting.
Madonna family members: I am not responsible for what you might receive Monday, and I will not cover related hospital bills. Last year Jake got super glue and I got a wine glass. But know that it came straight from my daughters hearts. Merry Christmas
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I chose the 99c store not because I want them to give junk, ha, but because it's easy for Bryony to choose things knowing that everything is a dollar and she doesn't have to keep asking me how much and keeping tally in her head. And she's not going to be picking Michael Kors in there, ha.
The 99c store here is huge and they both get so excited to be let loose, with their list of 10 names and a basket. I just wait at the front to help them pay.
I'm posting about it because it's already become a favourite holiday tradition for me and I want to share the idea! I got so much joy watching my kids get excited over the giving of Christmas, not just the getting.
Madonna family members: I am not responsible for what you might receive Monday, and I will not cover related hospital bills. Last year Jake got super glue and I got a wine glass. But know that it came straight from my daughters hearts. Merry Christmas
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Monday, November 20, 2017
Bryony Turns 7
I call her my blue-eyed blonde beauty baby, and I'm sure she gets more and more beautiful every year. We took her to Benihana for her birthday dinner - because she loves Masterchef and she was thrilled to have a chef cook and serve us right at the table. Then she chose an emoji theme for her party in the park. The whole family had fun at all of it1
Happy 7th Birthday Boogie-Boo :)
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Our 15th Anniversary
Jake planned a surprise night away, my first away from Darcy :)
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| Abigail wanted to contribute $20 |
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Fall 2017
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| oops |
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| the gap on the pantry shelf is where the 22oz bag of popcorn is supposed to go |
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| this should end well ;) |
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| my new kicks in one of my favourite shades of green |
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| at Matti's 2nd birthday party |
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| Bryony finally enjoying her own Girl Scout Troop |
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| Darcy waiting for her sisters at their tennis lesson |
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| Labor Day at Jess & Eli's house-warming |
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