So, things have been pretty crazy around here the last couple of weeks….I’m sure you all noticed and were devastated by my absence.

Anyway, I think I’m back, but we’ll see.  If the mountains of laundry keep multiplying so rapidly, my posts may be a bit sporatic.

In the meantime I wanted to give you some stuff to check out.

Here you will find a great list of ideas for Christmas gifts that kids can make.

This post is a great reflection on trusting God.

I’m sure we could all find something to work on after reading this list of ten ways to lose your domestic happiness.

This girl’s talk about mama milk is pretty fun.

I really enjoyed reading this post by The Pioneer Woman’s Marlboro Man about his recent trip with their two daughters to the Dominican Republic.

Finally, I’ve been thinking maybe I need to learn to laugh.

Happy weekend!

I’m just taking a little break.  Will be back eventually.

Here’s my weekly round-up of all the things I found interesting.  Hope you enjoy!

Here’s a cute printable download with all kinds of fun veggie tips for kids.  (We definitely need help in this area)

I dream of being cool enough to one day sew undies like this!

Bring the Rain has some really sweet ideas for praying for your kids.

If you have a few minutes and would like something to laugh about   to make you feel like a real slacker   to be inspired by, check out this video from the 50’s about The Family Dinner.  Can you imagine sitting your kids down to watch this for instruction???

If you’re looking for Christmas ideas for the kids, check out Rocks in My Dryer.  There’s over two hundred links to people’s posts all about what toys they have found that are worth buying.

Finally, in true SNL style, here’s a little laugh for the end of this loooooooooooooong election year.

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Okay, I just finally looked at this and have to add it.  If you are a fan of The Office, here is their official website.  DO NOT open this link unless you have HOURS to burn.  But if you do go look, make sure not to miss Adventures with Angela.

I’ve been a little behind lately, so finally, here are the fabulous harvest party pictures that Auntie has been hounding me for.

It was really fabulous for me that the people in charge of our church party decided to go with a circus theme this year.  Last Christmas Grandma gave each of the girls a circus themed costume.  So we have Miss A the ringmaster (or the lion tamer depending on her mood of the moment), Miss E the trapeze girl, and Miss I the lion.  It was lots of fun.

Here’s a close-up of our little lioness.

Here is the glorious jump castle.

And here is Miss A with her favorite teacher in their matching costumes.  She was so proud!