Category Archives: family fun

Tree Trimming + Flatout Bread Pizza Party

Posted on December 7, 2012 by somethewiser

  My mom had a birthday this past week.  To celebrate she asked us to join her for a Tree Trimming party.  The girls and I were quick to agree because we do kind of like the incredible woman we … Continue reading →

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Albuquerque Lavender Festival

Posted on September 6, 2012 by somethewiser

One of the things on our summer list that we wanted to accomplish this year was to go to a Lavender Festival.  Luckily we have one in town here, so while my sister and her kids were visiting this summer … Continue reading →

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A Back to School Feast + Family Theme

Posted on August 28, 2012 by somethewiser

There is nothing I love more than being a mother.  My kids are my favorite people in the world and they bring me endless joy.  No amount of sibling rivalry, laundry, legos on the floor, or peed pants can diminish … Continue reading →

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Fancy Picnic Birthday Party

Posted on August 24, 2012 by somethewiser

August is Birthday Month for Esme!  She still hasn’t asked for a friend party yet – you know, the kind of party where there are 20 kids running around with frosting on their faces expecting pinatas and clowns and goodie … Continue reading →

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One Day this Summer

Posted on July 30, 2012 by somethewiser

Since I served bagels and cream cheese to company for dinner today, and since I went to church with very unwashed hair today, I think I’ll tell you about how we crossed #94 off our summer list.  That makes sense, … Continue reading →

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Muddy Muddy Mud!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by somethewiser

We have crossed quite a few things off of our Summer List already, but we have a unanimous favorite so far:  #14 – Play in the Mud.   Better than ice cream, better than museums, better than swimming pools the girls … Continue reading →

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#71 – Climb a Tree

Posted on June 12, 2012 by somethewiser

We crossed #71 off from our Summer List!  We gathered some friends, found some trees, and spent a few hours climbing and exploring.  Esme and Eila climbed to heights never before attempted and did some tree branch swinging.  Ada, however, … Continue reading →

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First Days of Summer: #22 and #6

Posted on June 2, 2012 by somethewiser

It is summer time in our neighborhood.  We made our summer list a few weeks ago, and now it’s finally time to get started and put some action behind the words.  This week, my brother hooked us up twice!  First, … Continue reading →

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Things to do in the Summer

Posted on June 2, 2012 by somethewiser

take a walk go camping have a birthday party splash park see a movie at the theater go swimming plant grass water balloons find 5 new parks farmer’s market go fishing pick berries zoo play in the mud make new … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Day Round Up

Posted on March 16, 2012 by somethewiser

We already had a Saint Patrick’s Day birthday party last weekend, but the Irish fun isn’t over yet.  I have been looking for a few fun and simple ways to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with my family.  Here are my … Continue reading →

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