Happy, happy!
January 1, 2012 | Family,Forest City,Holidays,Iowa
Gingerbread cookies
December 22, 2011 | Family,Food,Forest City,Holidays,Iowa
The kids got out of school early today, and it’s the start of our holiday break. We wrapped gifts and then made gingerbread cookies. Looking forward to some cozy family time. Wishing you all the best!
Poinsettia tradition
December 18, 2011 | Birthday,Family,Holidays
After Mom died in January, I wrote about how I’d gotten my last birthday poinsettia from Mom.
This year on my birthday, my husband and son came home with a beautiful poinsettia for me, and they told the story about how my mom had always given me one on my birthday. The tradition continues.
I love my family.
Letters to Santa
December 8, 2011 | Family,Holidays
Dear Santa,
Please explain to my first-grader that your elves don’t have the parts to make iPads. Or … something. (*cough* $499 *cough*)
And, please. Don’t let the pigeon out of the book! You know. The $14.99 book?
I’ve been good. Really, I have.
Love,
Becky
Syttende mai
June 10, 2011 | Holidays,Iowa,Norway
I spent syttende mai in a cooking class about Norwegian cuisine. I wore my sølv.
And my red, white & blue.
Then I got to eat a fabulous dinner, thanks to Creative Kitchen Cooking School, run by Anne Bakke. She made shrimp salad with asparagus, Norwegian meatballs and whipped-cream cake with strawberries. Wonderful food, great company and, of course, Ole and Lena jokes. It was a fun way to celebrate syttende mai.
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My Mother’s Day
May 8, 2011 | Family,Holidays,Mother's Day,Motherhood
Here’s a look back.
Here’s what else we did today.
Writing on the whiteboard in Pappa’s workshop.
Checking out the rest of Pappa’s workshop.
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Happy Easter!
April 24, 2011 | Family,Holidays,Iowa,Spring,Weather
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My funny Valentines
February 14, 2011 | Family,Holidays,Valentine's Day
I have the sweetest Valentines in the world.
