Tag Archives: family

Shaving Cream Easter Egg Dye

Posted on April 17, 2014 by theblumenartgallery

Since all of our furniture has been packed and shipped off back to America a few weeks ago, I have been doing my best to find things to keep the boys busy. It hasn’t been easy. The first week our things left … Continue reading →

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Crockett Garden Falls (and a special announcement)

Posted on August 18, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Crockett Garden and Falls  Georgetown, Texas If you’re in the mood for a nice 5 mile hike any time soon head to Crockett Garden Falls in Georgetown, TX. Most of the hike is nice and shaded, winds around part of Georgetown … Continue reading →

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The Day the Camel Tried to Hitch a Ride

Posted on July 22, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

It was a beautiful, sunny, summer day. My parents were visiting and we decided to take the kids to a place called Topsey Exotic Ranch and drive through safari for a wild ride. As soon as we entered the ranch gates … Continue reading →

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Mourning over Mourning Doves

Posted on July 6, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

I am outside pulling weeds and tending to my roses often. For a few days I kept spooking a Mourning Dove from a bush as I rounded the corner. After about the third time I decided to check the bush … Continue reading →

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Birthday Boy Sous Chef

Posted on March 29, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Grayson wanted pizza for his birthday dinner. Instead of ordering out I thought it would be nice if he helped me make a pizza at home. He was so helpful. After his nap he helped make the dough. Greer even … Continue reading →

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Mixed Emotions

Posted on March 21, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

I am so ready to get out of here (sometimes). Maybe its the dreary cold German weather. It could be that all of our things were packed up and shipped away leaving these cold, plain rooms and the empty shell … Continue reading →

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Family Roots

Posted on March 1, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

My mom put in a lot of time and effort working on our family genealogy. Because of that we knew that my dad’s side of the family originated in the Rheinland-Pfalz region of Germany, which just so happens is where we … Continue reading →

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Moving Right Along

Posted on February 22, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

The boys and I have been battling nasty colds for the last two weeks. No matter what type of cold medicine I took I felt like a drugged up zombie most of last week. By the weekend I finally decided … Continue reading →

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My Funny Valentines

Posted on January 31, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

For me, Valentine’s Day is the one occasion when I can finally use all of the pink and purple construction paper that has been left on the bottom of the pile. I can finally cut out hearts and use pretty pink … Continue reading →

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One Moment in Time Monday

Posted on January 28, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

I know it has been a while since we’ve had one of these posts, so this one I will give you several “moments” from our family bowling date Saturday night. The best part of the night was winning a friendly … Continue reading →

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