I was about to throw a foam tray into the recycling bin when I checked the back to see if it was recyclable. It wasn't. So, I cut it into four pieces and gave one to each of the Sugar Snaps with one toothpick each. They had a great time scratching it, poking holes and imagining it to be a wide variety of things from a merry-go-round to … [Read more...]
Easy Sweetheart Tarts
I remember when I was a child, I wasn't a huge fan of pie filling but I loved the crust. I used to try and sneak little tiny pieces off the edges of the pie. After my Mom discovered my love of pie crust, she saved the bits of dough that were left over when she made pies. She rolled the dough out, added a bit of jam on one edge and rolled them tightly into tarts for me. I … [Read more...]
Baptism of our Newest Niece
Last Sunday, we attended the Baptism of our newest niece Katherine. We feel honored to be Godparents for Katherine and her big sister Emma. Greg's parents (Nana and Papa) were noticeably absent from Katherine's baptism. They were both present and healthy for Emma's. Katherine's baptism brought back memories of the … [Read more...]
Outdoor Photo Shoot
We did a photo shoot with Mia of Mia Z Photography before Christmas which was a lot of fun. The Sugar Snaps were full of energy and we are always amazed that Mia is able to capture moments despite that. At this age, they just want to run around and she runs right after them and captures their expressions. As a Mama of twins herself, she is … [Read more...]
Easy Egg Carton Ice Cube Snowman
We rarely have snow in this part of Southern California. Lately, the temperature has been in the sixties and seventies. The Sugar Snaps love snowmen which are throughout the house in our Winter decor. I wanted them to experience a snowman activity that felt cold to the touch. We have done pulled cotton snowmen in the past which is fun but lacks the … [Read more...]