Are they quads? This is the most common question we get when we are out with the Sugar Snaps. In the beginning, I would typically reply by giving the Cliff Notes version of our story. I sometimes still do that. But, what I learned over the last (almost three!) years is that most people really do not want to know … [Read more...]
Make a Turtle Using an Egg Carton and Pistachio Nut Shells
We have two turtles in a small pond in our backyard. The Sugar Snaps enjoy feeding them each day along with the fish. Sometimes, I think it makes sense to do a craft that revolves around what they are interested in at the moment. One day we were eating pistachio nuts, which turned out to be great fine motor practice for them to open up the shells. I looked at the shells in … [Read more...]
Twenty Minutes-a home destroyed by fire
I visited the Winger's home to bring some ballet shoes we picked up for their little girls after theirs were destroyed (along with everything else) in the fire. They have three year-old boy/girl twins and a five year-old daughter. It is hard to describe the difference between hearing about someone's loss and the visceral experience of … [Read more...]
Fun at Underwood Family Farms
. One place we love to visit is the Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. This is a great place to take toddlers and young children, complete with a petting zoo, fruits and vegetables that you pick yourself. I've shared several posts about Underwood, though not by name. If you'd like to visit the farm, I would suggest checking out … [Read more...]
Interactive Aquarium Adventure
We love spending time in local aquariums, enjoying the wonders of the ocean and sharing them as a family. On a recent trip to Grandma and Grandpa's house, we had the chance to visit an aquarium. I glanced back on another trip to the aquarium a year ago and this one over the holidays and was amazed by how much the Sugar Snaps have … [Read more...]