Category Archives: family

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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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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A Handmade Birthday: From the Archives, April 2010

Posted on May 4, 2012 by somethewiser

A post from my 2010 archives.  Eila just turned four, and I can’t help but remember back to yesterday, because wasn’t it just yesterday, when she was still my baby.   One of my favorite family traditions is the handmade birthday … Continue reading →

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A Good Dose of Reality

Posted on April 25, 2012 by somethewiser

Sometimes I get these pictures in my head that look a little too much like something I saw on the internet.  And then I get crazy ideas that I can make our real life look like something I saw on … 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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A Saint Patrick’s Day Party (and a Birthday!)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by somethewiser

My sweet baby was born on Saint Patrick’s Day two years ago.  Two years ago!  Instead of dwelling too much on how two whole years could have possibly passed us by, we planned a party to celebrate. When it comes … Continue reading →

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