Category Archives: Parenting

A Lord Of The Rings Halloween

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Shelly R.

Today is another entry from the non-blogging year to catch up. As you may know, if you follow this blog, we spend a lot of time in making the boys’ costumes for Halloween. This past year was no exception.  With the release … Continue reading →

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Monday Project Report – Pinewood Derby And A Sleeve

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Shelly R.

As anyone who has looked at this blog knows, the boys are all involved in Cub Scouts – as is Chip who assists in leading two of their Dens.  One of their annual events is the Pinewood Derby, where the boys … Continue reading →

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Camp Chip

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Shelly R.

This past week was Camp Chip at our house.  Camp Chip is something we have talked about alot over the years as it is one of the reasons that we have looked to move.  Chip has always wanted to have … Continue reading →

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Food on Fridays – Rustic Chicken, Creamy Citrus Punch and Tomato Crab Soup

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Shelly R.

First, lets start with last Friday’s recipe – Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Herb Pan Sauce.  Can I just say Wow.  Here is what happened on Tuesday as the family jumped in to make this meal for dinner. First I gathered the … Continue reading →

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A Mary Angel

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Shelly R.

To help comfort a sad 6 year old’s heart when he goes to church and his Mary – whose lap he sat on through every service – is not there.  Thank you LucyBug Patterns ( http://www.lucybug.org/tinyangel ) for the pattern … Continue reading →

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How our dogs prepared us to raise kids.

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Shelly R.

Training kids and dogs is not that different. Chip and I have been involved in dog rescue since 2002.  We founded, with three of our friends, a dog rescue in 2004 which has placed approximately 4,000 dogs.  We have also … Continue reading →

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