Memorial Day beckoned us to our home away from home. We joined a large group of friends for an annual beach day in San Clemente. It didnt matter that some the kids didnt know each other because all k...
As I have mentioned before, one of the perks to living in So. CA is that we are close to the beach, mountains, and desert.We headed to Palm Desert for a combo Mothers Day/birthday celebration a coupl...
Charlie and I recently had a fun Mom and Charlie Day for his class field trip.We went to the Safari Park (formally known as the Wild Animal Park). I will forever call it the Wild Animal Park. Its har...
I had my 4th graders make magnets as a part of their Mothers Day gifts. This is a perfect project for little ones, too. Charlie, my 5 year old, decided he wanted to make one and give it to his teache...
Good morning friends! Please check out my new post at beautifully rooted. It was a tough one to write, but I am so glad I did. Much love, Katie
Kevin is out of town for business so I knew that I had to plan today wisely. Normally we just hang around home, go to church, I work in my classroom, and Kevin runs to the grocery store to cram pre-s...
When the month turns to April, we hear the strawberry fields calling our names. It may be super hot one year and freezing the next year. This year it was freezing. Wearing flip-flops produced frozen ...
Hi Friends,I hope you are each enjoying your weekend. We have been slammed with plans thus far. We spent Sat. in San Diego at the Cub Scout Fair and then headed to an amazingly planned pirate party.T...
Well you already know my stance on traditions. I am a freak, yes, I know. Along with my list of major traditions falls the "must visit snow once a year" tradition. The good thing about living...
Good morning, friends!Id love you read my monthly contribution at Beautifully Rooted today.What are you up to today? Were off for a doctor appointment and haircuts. It is supposed to rain,...
I may or may not be a mom guilty of convincing her sick kid, Luke, to join in the family egg hunt on Easter despite having a fever for 4 days and vomiting on and off along with the fever. Have I ment...
There are moments when I capture all 3 of them together and I stop and give thanks.Much love,KatieLinking up with Heather at Beautifully Rooted.Beautifully Rooted-Found
A few weeks ago I had a day that was like most days during my lunch. I dropped my 4th graders off in the cafeteria, quickly ate a few bites in the teachers lounge, and made a mad dash back to m...
I just bought a new chocolate brown sofa.Sorry for the i-phone picsI love it. It was a custom order that someone backed out one so I got a super deal on it. I mean super. I could have found a sofa on...
Weve had a house of sick kids for the last few days. Actually, it is more accurate to say that at least one of my boys is always sick from Oct.-May. We had school off on Friday and Kevin had schedule...
Luke is one of the most inspirational people in my life even though hes only 9.Today is World Autism Awareness Day and new statistics have been released.1 in 88 kids in the U.S. have Autism; up 78% f...
I sometimes ponder what impact Id have if I gave everything up to move to a 3rd world country. It sounds drastic, but I wonder what I could I do that is of great significance to benefit the lives of ...
Working full-time is kicking my butt. If there is one part of my lupus that has presented itself more than any other, it is through the fatigue.Prior to going back to work, Ive always been a nig...
With St. Patricks Day around the corner, I have green on the brain. Im spending a portion of Friday crafting with my 4th grade class and their 3rd grade buddies and then Ill brainstorm some fun ways ...
Coronado Island is a jewel in San Diego. It is not really an island since it is only surrounded by 3 sides of water. We quizzed the boys on that one on the way down. The teacher in me can never let a...
There is nothing like spending a day at the beach to remind me of Gods amazing creation.When my friends daughter found a sand dollar in the midst of broken shells, it reminded me of His beautiful cre...
Hi my dear Friends,I have been meaning to write this post for some time now.You may remember a few months ago when I asked for prayer for my burning mouth syndrome. I was at the end of my rope. After...
Hi Friends,So much has changed in the last month. Getting the chance to write and edit photos simply cannot be fit in between work and time with my family. I miss having the time throughout the week ...
There is something so refreshing about getting out with friends.Without the kids.Not the we dont love our children.Not that we dont love spending time with our children.It is just that there are time...
Well, it is official my friends.Ive lost my mind.In the midst of starting my new job and taking care of a house full of sick kids and husband, I neglected to notice that today is a big moment for me....
Once upon a time there was a sixteen year old girl who was about to celebrate her 1st Valentines Day with a special boy.She wore a navy blue dress, with heeled Mary Jane shoes. Curls bounced down her...
Source: redletterwords.com via Melissa on PinterestHappy Valentines Day!Much love,Katiep.s. Check out the new blog, Beautifully Rooted, which consists of Christian writers. Heather and Rachel have an...
It has been 2 weeks since we rose before the sun and drove to the airport.For weeks leading up to the trip, I worried about so many things. Of course, flying on the death machine was at the top of my...
Oh my friends, there is so much to write, but so little time. Our trip to Hawaii was amazing. AMAZING. We played so hard. My parents were along, too so Kevin and I were able to attend some of his wor...
Hi Friends!Im just checking in to say hi. Im still popping in and reading your posts because I miss my time of blog reading while I drink my morning coffee at home. Hawaii is beautiful and we are hav...
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