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Gem’s gems 2013 wrapup

My 4-year-old comes up with some of the best one-liners, and life with this little girl is fun and amazing, and lived at full-speed. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite Gem moments from last year, many of which you might have already seen…

Parenting & Family

Holiday Joy

We got a little snow last week, which is a rare treat around here these days. Well, a treat if you don’t have to drive in it. Last year, we didn’t get any snow, so our one snow day was a pretty big deal for…

Creativity

How to make baby shoe ornaments

When Gem grew out of her first baby shoes, I couldn’t bear to get rid of them. I wanted to keep them, but I didn’t want them just tucked away in a box for decades either. I didn’t know what to do with them until…

Creativity

Super Girl

The theme for her best friend/cousin’s birthday party was superheroes, and my girl was determined to go to this party as Super Girl. Who is Super Girl? She’s the bestest. She rescues people and stops the bad guys and she’s super fast. We looked at…

Community

Burien Wild Strawberry Festival

The Burien Wild Strawberry Festival was the perfect way to spend Fathers’ Day Weekend. A small town festival with all the typical carnival rides and games, and entrance was free.

Parenting & Family

Mama’s Shoes

Every once in a while, a picture shows me a peek at what she might look like as a teen. I’m not sure I’m ready to imagine her as a teen, that will come soon enough. Whether they’re heels or Chucks, she just loves to…

Family

How she got a carnival with pony rides for her 4th birthday

Motherhood can pack a walloping dose of guilt at times, especially when your 4-year-old’s birthday lands at a particularly inconvenient moment with regards to time, money, health, energy, or even a working phone. This sense of guilt can then be further intensified when she patiently…