Tag Archives: kids

Chore Chart: A Little Friendly Competition

Posted on February 25, 2016 by theblumenartgallery

My boys are competitive. I’m sure most siblings as close in age as they are, probably are as well. With their dad deployed I am needing them to step up a little bit and help me take care of some … Continue reading →

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I’m back!

Posted on February 18, 2016 by theblumenartgallery

It’s been far too long, friends. We’ve settled in here in Texas, added a new baby to the family (she’s a toddler now), and are beginning John’s first deployment with kids. Its been an adjustment, but we are managing. I’ve … Continue reading →

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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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Coffee Filter Easter Eggs – Dyed and Marbelized

Posted on April 17, 2014 by theblumenartgallery

Today, both my little guys have nasty cold so we tried to play quietly and take it easy. This art project was a nice way to also be doing something creative, so we could decorate our windows for Easter. What … Continue reading →

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2013 Buche de Noel

Posted on December 23, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

For a brief history on Buche de Noels (yule log cakes) click here. It is so much fun looking back at all of our Buche de Noel cakes over the years. We’re a family of chocoholics, but this year I … Continue reading →

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Cookies for Fire Station

Posted on September 26, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Yesterday I hosted an awards luncheon for John and some of his coworkers. We all had a wonderful time and Greer had a blast playing with the other little kids, but I kept feeling guilty that Grayson was at school … Continue reading →

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Geocaching as a Family

Posted on September 2, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

!WARNING! Skip the first paragraph if you want to get straight to our first geocaching adventure! Our Labor Day weekend started out a little rough. On Friday I was diagnosed with a blighted ovum, meaning that the fertilized egg implanted itself in … 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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