Patriotic Remembrances

It's Memorial Day Weekend.
Time to fire up the BBQ's, gather with friends,
relax and enjoy our time off.

But today, one person really is on my heart.
My grandfather, Hal, was a "Lifer" in the Navy.
He was my Hero.
Enlisted at 17 and ended up diving for bodies in Hawaii.
He saw several wars, and I think those wars
stayed in his dreams until he passed on
almost two years ago. Grandpa was one on of the greatest
men I will ever know.
His legacy lives on in the hearts of
my brother, my mom and me.

So this Memorial Day, when I see those
flags flying high,
I will say a quiet prayer,
thanking God for my grandpa
and all the soldiers who have
fought to keep us free.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Need a quick and easy way to dress up your table?

Take some craft foam, a hot glue gun, and a silk flower and voila!
Simple, sweet and easy napkin rings!


Oh the possibilities are endless!

April's Fool

It's April 1st - have you been fooled yet?

I am the crazy mom who actually likes to

have tons of kids at my house

(that is probably why I own my own steam cleaner!)

Anyhow, I pulled a fast one that is worthy of blogging today....

While at the doctor the other day I read Family Fun magazine.

They had the best ideas! I love this one the best.

Make Jell-O and put it in cups with straws.

When the kids ask for a drink, they will try to sip, but it is Jell-O.

I fooled 8 today! They are all in Kindergarten and thought it was the funniest!

Hope you are the joker and not the jokee today!

Luck O' the Irish

So I can say I am officially 1/8 Irish - which makes my kids 1/16.
That does count for one thing!
A claim on St. Patrick's Day!

The leprechauns visited our house this morning and left a shamrock trail
to some funny glasses and Irish gold coins.

Then for breakfast - green pancakes and green OJ of course!

And the lunch boxes also had to be green! Green bagel with cream cheese, a green apple and green juice box!

And lastly the expected corned beef and cabbage for dinner. No green beer this year, my husband gave it up.

I do have to thank my dear friend, Shawnie's mom for instilling these traditions in our family. She passed away not long ago, but I will always remember her holiday flair and the green mashed potatoes! So here's to you Erlinda! Hope you are enjoying a pint in heaven!

Enjoy the pictures!

The Wee Leprechauns

Irish Eyes are Smiling