To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury; and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable; and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, [...]
Sunshine and Lemonade is having another giveaway!
Sunday, December 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Kat is a very FUN person to get to know in bloggy world, and she always has great giveaways. This week, she’s giving away: Blokus, The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer, dvds of “The Goonies” and “The Princess Bride,” and snacks (candy, hot chocolate, popcorn…does it get better?). If you like prizes, go visit [...]
Awarded!
Sunday, December 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
{The Lemonade Award} Joanne from Barely Domestic Mama gave me this blogging award (my first!). I feel loved. This award is given to blogs that show great attitude and/or gratitude. I am grateful to have been considered a blog with a good attitude (because some days I don’t have the best attitude). But I am [...]
Introducing…..
Saturday, December 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My new recipe blog. I decided to put my recipes together in one place. It’s still a work in progress. I’ll be adding recipes regularly (or at least every Monday). The real work in this food blog? I designed it myself. Background image, header, button, and all. It was a little frustrating, but I proved [...]
The Traditional Santa Hat Picture
Saturday, December 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Every Christmas Season, I dress all of the kids in Santa hats and take their picture. Some years the pictures turn out better than others. But despite the picture quality, I love seeing the progression. 2008 2007 (gotta love the enthusiasm!) 20062005(the picture that started the tradition–look how little they are!) And a few random [...]
KitKat’s birthday (my baby’s 12!)
Saturday, December 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Merry Christmas Eve…I mean, Happy Birthday, KitKat!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Me and KitKat 12 years ago today. Every time anyone says it’s Christmas Eve, KitKat corrects them and says, “No. It’s my BIRTHDAY.” I can’t believe my baby is 12 today. I wrote some of my thoughts about today up on Modern Molly Mormon. Go check it out! Now we’re off to our traditional Salvadorian [...]
CAUGHT!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Monday Menu Planning
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
