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The butterfly effect…you’re gonna wanna try it too

8 Jun

Butterfly Bliss

Our summer art project

Butterfly Bliss

Need a cool craft to do with the kids this summer that will demand a space in your wall? Here it is. I stumbled upon it…on Stumble Upon and knew I simply had to do it with my three-year old. Come see how you too can help your kids create a Work of Art.

How we celebrated Memorial Day

1 Jun

Celebrating Memorial Day

Starting family traditions

toddler with USA flag
God bless the USA

This was our first official year of commemorating Memorial Day with new family traditions. One of the many things I love about having my own little family is the new and fun traditions we can start. By instilling these traditions in our family I don’t only hope to create memories for my boys, but instill values in them. Let me share our Memorial Day traditions with you.

Honoring Memorial Day by instilling Patriotism in our children

30 May

Honoring Yesterday’s and Today’s Soldiers

Shaping Tomorrow’s Heroes

Honoring fallen soldiers

As a mother of two boys I am compelled to instill in them the love, respect and admiration for the men and women who serve this great country of ours.  My older son is three and I believe he is old enough to start learning about the real reason we commemorate Memorial Day. However, I was not quite sure how I would do this so I called on the wisdom of friends. I’d like to share these ideas with you.

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Happy 3rd Birthday Rockford

5 May

Birthday Wishes

From your friends and family

little wooden chair

Rockford's 1st birthday (May 2009)

Three years ago today at 8:24am the doctor placed a beautiful little baby boy on my chest and my life as I knew it, would never be the same again.Rockford Miles Ramirez, my son, was 7 pounds 7 ounces and 21 inches long and perfect, for me. Throughout his little life he has been blessed to be surrounded with a loving community of friends and family. This is another letter to my son.

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