Monthly Archives: February 2012

February Goals Revisited

So it’s that time again. Time to review which goals I have officially accomplished in February and which ones I needed about 5 more days to complete. *Get Yearly Photos Framed – Check! These will be ready to pick up … Continue reading

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

I knew this would happen. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone in our house lost some hair. Apparently my daughter has inherited the need to cut hair when she sees it. My love of hair … Continue reading

Posted in caroline, family, hair, observations, parenting | 4 Comments

Art Project with Andrew

My six year old has been asking for months to create a piece of wall art similar to this one. source I have stalled and stalled on it because 1) it would take a good amount of time to complete … Continue reading

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Follow Me Please….

You know how many of you follow Big D & Me here: Well…. Google Friend Connect is GOING AWAY in 6 days -March 1- for non-blogger blogs (this site). So… I’ve got 2 new ways you can follow Big D … Continue reading

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Missing Teeth

Look who lost his two front teeth? He is quite excited about this development, though he is even more thrilled about a new trick he acquired as a result of the loss. Now I always know where he is in … Continue reading

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Movie Logic

I took my kids and one of their friends to the dollar show on Monday. It was President’s Day and the place was swamped. I had to drop the oldest two off and have them stand in line while I … Continue reading

Posted in Alex, Andrew, bargains, candy, caroline, holiday, movies, parenting | 3 Comments

Happy Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras! I have so many wonderful memories of Mardi Gras from growing up in New Orleans. I remember some of the costumes I wore, the ladder seats we sat in, scavenging the ground for beads, watching the St. … Continue reading

Posted in art work, crafts, decorations, family, food, husbands, king cake, mardi gras, party, subway art | 9 Comments

Frozen Cheesecake

I was at the Cheesecake Factory the other night when I watched a young girl make a complete fool of herself. I had just eaten dinner with a friend when I decided to stop by The Cheesecake Factory and grab … Continue reading

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New Car Smell

Yesterday was a big day for me . You see, I got my car detailed. Remember my goal of “figuring out how to keep my car clean,” well I took the first step today. I cleaned out the car completely … Continue reading

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Lamp Opinions Needed…

One of my February goals is to paint my lamps and get new lampshades for them. This is currently how they look…. sorry for the poor pictures – still waiting to buy a good camera The uneven lamps will be … Continue reading

Posted in bedroom, crafts, decorations, furniture, house projects | 17 Comments