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Disneyland – Day 5
So here's the deal - I'm terrified of roller-coasters. I am pretty sure that I'm gonna fall out the minute the ride starts. I'm also certain that the ride actually lasts 32 minutes even though they tell you it is only about 4 minutes. But, Riley wanted to do it so...
Disneyland – Day 4
We spent the day at California Adventure. It is so perfect for Riley. It has Woody and Buzz and Lightning McQueen. He is just in heaven. I loved the movie Cars. When I first saw the movie, the company I worked for was going through our first acquisition (of many more...
Disneyland – Storybrook Land
One of my absolute favorite rides is the Storybook Land Canal ride. It is so sweet. It just makes me happy. It's as if, just for a moment, I can see the little Disney characters darting in and out of the cottages, visiting their neighbors, and singing. I...
Disneyland – Day 3
So, we've been blessed. We've gone to Disneyland a few times - and I realize that is not everyone's normal. Through different conferences, and parents that absolutely love seeing the grand kids enjoy Disneyland, we have been able to visit the happiest place on earth...
The Christ Cathedral and Medieval Times
I grew up watching the Hour of Power with Robert Schuller. Mom and dad would have this playing on the television before we left for church on Sunday mornings. I was always amazed with the beautiful architecture and music. I can remember touring the grounds when I was...
Disneyland Day Two – Type-A Bootcamp Reception
We were  in Disneyland this past week for the Type-A Bootcamp Blog Conference. It was a wonderful conference and I learned a ton. I am still digesting everything. That evening, the family was treated to a reception in the Grand Californian. Characters were there to...
Storm Safety and Activity Kit – staying prepared with Duracell #shop
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Keeping my little ones entertained during a storm or power outage is the difference between making fun memories and mediating...
Disneyland Day One
We made it to California! And guess what?! I didn't have to pull over to stop any fighting. Best. Trip. Ever. I am here for the Type-A Conference and I made the family come with me so I didn't have to drive by myself. I'm thoughtful like that 🙂 We decided to spend...
Why the carpet is blue { Lego Table DIY }
You know that Brian and I love to go to thrift stores on dates. Last Saturday Goodwill was having a 50% off sale, and we scored this table for $5.00. I had seen a few pinterest tutorials for a lego table and had this idea floating around in my head. A lot of times, I...
Keep Momming
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. As an actress, a public health advocate and former journalist, Holly Robinson Peete has seen it all. And as a mother of...
How to Talk with Your Kids When the Media’s Values are Not Your Own
Good morning! Today, we are joined by a guest author. Mary is here to share with us how to talk with your kids when the media's values are not your own. I know many of us can relate to this situation and appreciate Mary's insight. Author: Mary Kremer When I was a kid,...
The Purina One 28 Day Challenge
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Purina One, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #ONEDifference http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Murphy is the sweetest dog I've ever met. I'm not just saying that because...
Finding Freedom in Our Stories – My Good Side
My story is nothing dramatic or tragic. I am blessed. My parents are kind and giving. My husband is my best friend. My kids are sweethearts. But my story is to pretend that I can do it all, that I love everyone, and that everyone adores me. I check off the list of...
Books for this summer
I love to read. Ideally, there is a nice bubble bath, a plate of cookies, and a very cold glass of milk. The hot water is running very slowly so that it never gets cold and there are absolutely no interruptions. My favorite genres are historical fiction and...
Blended Conference 2014 – Here we come!
Ever so often, I receive a question via text or email or comment on Instagram that goes something like this: "How do you get invited to these cool events?" Obviously it's because of my charisma and winning smile, right? Ha! If you had to ask me for my secret, I would...
Requiescat Spa {Rest}
At first I felt a little silly about sharing this with you. But I remembered that this blog is a scrapbook for my family and I wanted to document their sweetness, so I decided that I'm writing it down. Riley goes down for a nap around 12 pm and he sleeps for about an...
Time to decorate for Fourth of July!
Good morning and happy Friday! My house is full of little ones making posters for our next church fundraiser (do fundraisers ever end?! wow.) Â I was looking at the calendar and realized that Fourth of July is almost here. What?! So, I'm pulling up pinterest today and...
Riley meets the Octonauts at Sea Life Arizona!
Disclosure: Â I was given tickets for Riley and I to visit Sea Life Arizona. The opinions expressed here are my own. I am so thankful for companies that work with me to provide quality products for my readers and my family. I am disclosing this in accordance with the...
This summer…
This summer is flying by. How are we half way through already? I've done a terrible job of documenting what we've done and how we are doing. (Grandparents, I'm so sorry!) The first week, we were at home. We spent the week cleaning and purging and it was great! I'm...