Moody Gardens Aquarium
On our Labor Day vaycay we visited the Moody Gardens Aquarium in Galveston. It’s a nice little attraction in Galveston. I say “little” because it’s not as nice and expansive as The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA … Continued
Is Jesus a Rebublican or Democrat?
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick … Continued
Boys on the Beach
Labor Day weekend was also my mom’s birthday. Happy birthday mom! This year my mom, my dad and I took the boys to Galveston Island, TX for her b-day weekend. We stayed at the same beach house from our girls … Continued
No More Cookie Dough!
The dreaded day arrived last week…the cookie dough fund-raiser packet came home in Addison’s back pack. I. HATE. SELLING. COOKIE. DOUGH. I hate the unhealthy message it’s sending our already over weight school. I hate how they taste. I hate … Continued
A Friday List
1. I did a load of laundry on Tuesday and today (Friday) it’s still in the dryer. 2. I haven’t used my bread machine in 6 months. 3. Right now my child is watching Toy Story and will probably watch … Continued
Saving money is a pain in my…
…Wallet. You thought I was going to say ass, didn’t you? Guess what? Saving up for something you really want to buy instead of just putting it on the credit card really stinks. Sure, it’s the responsible thing to do … Continued
Rice Noodle Stir Fry
I love (good) Chinese food. When we lived in Studio City , CA we were just around the corner from a great Chinese place. We could walk there in less than 5 minutes so I’m pretty sure we were there … Continued
Coffee Table to Train Table to Lego Table
Once upon a time there was an Ikea coffee table. This is a story of a coffee table’s journey to becoming a Lego table. (if you want to skip the tale, jump to the bottom for instructions on how to … Continued
Breakfast of Champions
Being the picky eater that is my second grader, sometimes it’s a challenge coming up with a breakfast that will get him through the morning. Soothies are a great way to get fruit, protein and calcium into those little tummies … Continued
Favorite Summer Memory
Now that school has started I’m in summer reflection mode. We have had two great family vacations, hours in the pool and playtime with friends. I grilled to my heart’s content and created an adult beverage that will become a … Continued