I can't believe this is my 3rd year posting our year in pictures! 2009 and 2010 flew by, but no year seems to have gone as fast as 2011. I hope you enjoy looking back at some of our FAVORITE pictures our year in Las Vegas! JANUARY We started off the year with lots off goofing around and being silly! FEBRUARY Highlights from February included celebrating the Superbowl! For the Hubs … [Read more...]
How to celebrate the New Year with children!
Celebrating new years for me used to mean getting all dolled up and spending time with friends. Now that I have met and married my soul mate (our dating anniversary is new years day ...) and started our own family, celebrating the new year is more about spending time with my family. I found some fun ideas on Pinterest for you to involve your children in celebrating the New … [Read more...]
My baby isn’t a baby anymore
Dear Squishy, Today you climbed up on my lap and said, "I'm NOT baby anymore, I'm Squishy." While you used your real name, I looked up at my mom in horror. Had the day she been warning me about finally come to fruition? I cried... ( a real tear people!) My uterus ached... Finally I turned back to you and said, "Yes, silly boy. You are not a baby anymore, … [Read more...]
Teaching Children to Set Goals | New Year Ideas for Kids
A few years ago, I stopped making resolutions. Instead started to make monthly goals. Setting goals is a great way to successfully achieve your dreams. Sometimes it takes several mini goals to reach your big resolution. Only making resolutions can be overwhelming. Goals help make them more attainable. Setting goals is also a great way to help your child succeed in … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays from Family and Life in Las Vegas
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Festivus for the rest of us! Whatever you celebrate, I hope it is a merry one! Please don't forget to keep families of the deployed in your thoughts this holiday season. We are missing the Hubs/Daddy something fierce this holiday, but are blessed to be surrounded by family. If you are looking for a way to give back this holiday season, why not say … [Read more...]