With five kids and two adults in the house, I could spend most of my day, every day, doing laundry. The saddest part of that statement is that it is not an exaggeration. It’s hard to comprehend the shear amount of clothes, towels, sheets, socks (etc, etc) that we go through, but I figure it’s [...]

There is one truth that you can be absolutely 100% sure of in a house of seven: There will always be laundry. Just when you think you’re getting caught up, there’s another basket-full ready to be washed. The laundry in a household with 5 children is literally never-ending. So I know laundry. I also know [...]

I love to bake during the holidays, but I admit that candies and cookies take a lot of time and elbow grease to make….and I haven’t had much extra time on my hands this season. This weekend, I spent a few hours at the stove stirring caramel and English toffee, which I love, but boy [...]

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Watching old home movies is one of our Sunday evening past times. My kids love (and I mean LOVE) seeing themselves and their siblings “way back when.” I love it too (boy, does it take me back!!) but I admit that I do NOT love connecting the old camcorder to the TV and then rewinding [...]

I love to eat. I also love to cook, but I love to eat more. Udi’s has asked me to participate in the Gluten Free Holiday Recipe Challenge. My mind immediately went to breakfast foods, because we love to eat fancy breakfasts for dinner. Although my immediate family doesn’t eat gluten free, I have plenty [...]

The weather has definitely turned cold for the season, and instead of flip flops I’ve been wearing socks and slippers around the house. What is it about slippers that makes my whole body feel comfy and warm? Say the name “Dearfoams” and my mind automatically thinks “comfort.” I keep my slippers next to my bed [...]

We are a game family. When my husband and I were newly married, pre-kids we played games every night to pass the time. We played games when we got together with friends, we played games after dates….and once we started having kids, we played games after the kids went to bed, to wind down. Nowadays, [...]

The fact that my kids are in team sports this year has come up in conversation several times in the last few weeks. Between the soccer and flag football pictures that I have been snapping each week and the woes of spending hours on the sidelines each Saturday, sports are a huge part of my [...]

Christmas cards….I love receiving them every year. I can’t wait to see pictures of my friends and family who live out of state and see what everyone is up to. Now, sending Christmas cards….that can be a different story altogether! Although I am a photographer, it’s like pulling teeth to get a good picture of [...]