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Joanna, SERIOUSLy??? You put some of us other mothers to shame! I think I will have to do this for the three munchkins in our household before Christmas! They will LOVE IT! -Michele

Commented Dec 7, 2011 on North Pole Breakfast... at Life with Poot-n-Toots

Oh Joanna! You are too funny! We took your tips...headed out to the same spot that you recommended. In fact I recognized the same log from YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CARDS!!! Mark and I headed out with our tripod and tried just about every pose we could think of. Also, I must say that I have some PS Actions that I bought and they really enhance the photos!!!

Commented Dec 4, 2011 on It's that time of year... at Family Time and a Minivan

Tiana....your Hailey is absolutely adorable!!! Her costume and matching bag just rock! I love the idea of using the premade bag from the craft store! Joanna- you must bring out the creativity in people! It is simply amazing! I have enjoyed this Halloween season so much more than in the years past, that I don't know why I didn't get into more before. (OK, maybe working full time, but...) Anyway, I love your spirit and enthusiam...it truly is infectious!!! As you can see....

Commented Oct 27, 2011 on Treat bag throwdown #2, 2011... at Life with Poot-n-Toots

Joanna, Of course you can link/post! I must say that we have had a ball this season preparing for Halloween...from decorating the house, hosting our Scrapbook group and then of cours, the planning, preparing for and the making of costumes! Working this weekend with my parents was just icing on the cake, as they say! The kids are absolutely crazy excited with their costumes! I think Mia would wear it everyday until Halloween, if I let her! She just loves the hair! That was "Mimi Magic"! Max was just a stroke of genius on my mom and Mark's parts. Mark came up with the old rotting butterfly house in the backyard, as the basic structure. My mom made it smaller and we even cut off the existing door for the eye hole! The hair just makes it, if you ask me! That was a bit of my mom's magic....1 inch foam cut into strips, spray painted and hot glue gunned into place! As for Miles, he just loves it. Total team effort...I did the shoes and mom did the hat. She amazes me...never a patter! I am so excited and Joanna, I think you are right. After this year, I think they will be the ones demanding "homemade" and throwing out the magazines! Thanks for sending my the Halloween bug!!!!

Commented Oct 25, 2011 on Almost Ready for Halloween at Family Time and a Minivan

So sad that we missed the Waterslides! Looks like you all had a blast...love the pictures!!!

Commented Jul 17, 2011 on waterslides.... at Life with Poot-n-Toots

Looks like you had a wonderful trip! So happy for you! PS- the pictures are beautiful!!

Commented Jul 14, 2011 on Maui top 10.... part 1 at Life with Poot-n-Toots

Joanna, Thanks for the comment! It was hard getting "back in the saddle" of blogging again after such a long hiatus. And as for Mia's shoes, I have just one work of advice if they are in Ally's future....SOCKS!! Mia has taken to no sock and man do her feet/shoes STINK!!!

Commented Oct 13, 2010 on A Little Late, But..... at Family Time and a Minivan

Aby, I am so on the same page as you! For Mother's day I told my husband that I wanted a garden in the backyard because I wanted to eat healthier and I wanted the kids to eat more veggies. Two months later, our garden is in full bloom. I recently read an article in the BH&G magazine about canning. My mother in law will be here in 2 weeks to help teach me and the kids how to actually do it. In the meantime, I am sneaking veggies into our meals (Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious inspred me). You truly inspire me and I imagine that your life is much like I aspire mine to be.....an organized house that runs relatively smoothly, eating cleanly and time for you. Keep the insprations coming! Thanks, Michele

Commented Jul 23, 2010 on summer goal: eat more natural foods at Creative Organizing

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We spend this 4th of July with Family. My grandma is 83 years old and doesn't get out much, so we all went to spend the holiday with her. It was also the first time that all 7 of the cousins were together on this holiday (ages 2-8). It was fun..sparklers, fireworks and family!!!

Commented Jul 23, 2010 on Giveaway!!! at still me

Cute suits! But is it really that time of year already??? Ugh! Lots of goodies! Your garage sounds like my kind of "Disneyland."

Commented Apr 22, 2010 on DAY 3 RANDOM GIVEAWAYS!! at still me

Okay..the prizes are amazing, but this sharing of "likes" is kind of fun, too. As a teacher and mother of 3, I don't have much time to read for ME. Having had said that, I would have to the Twilight series. Seriously, I don't have much time to read, but I have read all 4 books...TWICE! I just LOVED them!

Commented Apr 21, 2010 on day 2 of the random giveaways!! at still me

Your garage sounds like a fun place! Right now I am stuck on Colbie Calliat...recently saw her in concert...simply amazing! Have fun in Fiji!

Commented Apr 20, 2010 on a week of giving! at still me

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Mar 15, 2010

Hip! Hip! Hooray! What a Big Day Ally! I can't believe how big the girls are! Glad to hear she had such a ball.

Commented Aug 27, 2009 on Hello preschool.... at Life with Poot-n-Toots

Thanks Joanna! I think you are right! I have been having so much fun with Jessica's class that I may start with some of those altered photos. Miss you guys!

Commented Aug 4, 2009 on It Is Finally Done!!! at Family Time and a Minivan