Category Archives: Alex

Happy Labor Day

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Jennifer

Happy Labor Day Everyone! Hope you are able to enjoy your time off work and school!

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A Texas History Bow Hunt

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Jennifer

Now that school is in session around here let’s talk about ridiculous homework. Last year my son studied Texas History in 7th grade. It’s not really a topic that thrills him which is surprising because he is such a history … Continue reading →

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National Waffle Day…First Day of School

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Jennifer

Today is National Waffle Day (August 24th) and the 1st day of school for us! To celebrate both events we had waffles this morning. This year we have a kindergartner, a 4th grader, and an 8th grader! Pretty good start … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun List 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Jennifer

Here’s our summer fun list for 2015: This summer is just flying by…I’m hoping it slows down soon because none of us want to talk about the “starts with sch-, ends with -ool word” yet!

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July 4th Recap

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Jennifer

Our family had a great 4th of July long weekend. First item on our weekend was a splash and dash race for my 10 year old. The race consisted of a 100m swim and a 1 K run – short … Continue reading →

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Skiing for Spring Break

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Jennifer

Since we are just 2 days away from being done with school this year I thought that now would naturally be a good time to share some spring break photos. For their Christmas present this year, my sister and her … Continue reading →

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SNOW DAYS

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Jennifer

My kids have been waiting and waiting for some snow days this year. Unlike the north we just need some ice and SCHOOL IS CANCELLED! Yippee! I’m not going to lie. When we got that call last week that the … Continue reading →

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2015 Family Words

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jennifer

Last week I shared our 2014 family words and today I’m going to share with you our 2015 words. For the canvases last year we used colorful magazine clippings but I decided to try and make it a little different … Continue reading →

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2014 Family Words of the Year & Our Wall of Pictures

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Jennifer

Last year was the first year each member of our family came up with a “word” for the year. The word each person chose was entirely up to them, although I did provide the 4 yr old with some choices. … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun 2014

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jennifer

Yesterday was officially the first day of Fall and the kids have started their 5th week of school but I still can’t shake the feeling of it being summer. Maybe it’s because it’s still in the 90’s here or that … Continue reading →

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