I believe that every good party needs a dessert table! In some cases, the dessert table may be ALL you need. That was the case when we celebrated our youngest daughter’s first communion. Following the evening church service, we hosted a few friends for cake and ice cream. Everyone loves dessert, and a beautifully decorated […]
leap year
It only comes around once every four years…so that, in itself, makes it worth celebrating. Yes it’s Leap Year, and today is the date that we won’t have on our calendars again until 2020…February 29th! This fun snack will have everyone “leaping” for more! These frog cookies are simple to make with Oreos, pretzels, green […]
national ice cream day
ballerina girl
It’s that time of year again…time for little girls (and boys) to show their families all they have learned throughout the past year while attending dance class. Some dance studios call it a recital, some call it a showcase, others call it a dance review. No matter what it is called, it is a time for […]
confirmation celebration
This has been a big week for Grace…she had her eighth grade graduation and her confirmation. After two years of attending confirmation classes every Wednesday evening, serving as an acolyte on Sunday mornings, many service projects, and sharing her faith statement in front of her class, it was time for a celebration! When I asked […]
softball sweets station
My oldest daughter started playing softball in the third grade. She decided to join our community recreational league just to see what it was all about. I didn’t have a lot of expectations for her at the time…she had just quit dance classes and horseback riding that same year. When I arrived at the end […]