Entries from February 2009

February 28, 2009

Smile Day

Riley’s famous! Click here to see who made it to the internet! Recognize this cutie?

February 27, 2009

Eatin’ Out with the Hammonds

Do you or your kids get bored when you are waiting for your food?
Bring a game!
Just make sure you don’t scream UNO!  You might get some strange looks.
It was super fun and I think we may do this more often.  Well as long as it’s a casual place, but then again, would you really take [...]

February 26, 2009

Rainy Day

February 25, 2009

Milk and Honey {Mamsie Style}

Brad was speaking at his parents church this week, so the kids and I crashed at their house until is was over.  We hadn’t eaten but I figured I would whip up a mean pb&j when we got to their house.  When we walked in the door, they had a fire going and dinner all [...]

February 24, 2009

South Pacific

Casey went with me to see some of our students in a performance of South Pacific.
The View

It was fun to hang out with her.
She especially liked intermission and the snacks.
{Like mother, like daughter }
Hope there’s no etiquette for pre-show picture taking!

February 23, 2009

Kimono by Carter

Carter was chosen to showcase his artwork this weekend at the
Cultural Center for the Arts.

Students in Stark county have been exploring Japanese art for the past several months.
Each grade made different projects and Carter’s class decorated kimonos.

We we able to attend the Kimono Exhibit with the family on Saturday. The exhibit was only featured [...]

February 21, 2009

Valentine’s Day Makes Me Puke!

Brad and I had an amazing {kid-free} weekend thanks to my parents!  It was great because it was Brad’s birthday {aka: Valentine’s Day} and we had plans to go out with friends to celebrate.
On Friday night, we met at Fedeli’s Restaurant with 3 other couples to celebrate #35!

I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for anyone that [...]

February 20, 2009

Videos of Brad’s Birthday

Coupons from Ally

{And yes, she did rub his feet! D-isgusting!}
Ally’s Gift

Riley’s Gift

Casey’s Gift

Carter’s Gift

February 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Little Cupid! HAHAHA!

Since the kids were going out of town over Brad’s birthday, we planned a special dinner for him before they left.

The meal was chicken gravy over pink mashed potatoes for the Valentine’s baby with cheesecake for dessert.   I got the potato recipe here and it was AMAZING! This is perfect for special occasions or [...]

February 16, 2009

Casey’s Birthday Continues…

Thanks to everyone who gave Casey $$ for her birthday! Here is a pic of what she purchased with her money. I thought it was pretty cool how she saved enough to get something she would use a lot! Every Friday, they have “Green and Gold” day at her school and she [...]