Tag: jackson

  • crafting for a cause

    crafting for a cause

    when our favorite local toy shop dancing bear toys and gifts blogs about something, we listen. this has lead to lots of great toy and game finds, of course. but this week, our friends at the bear blogged about a special crafty art project that could help teach kids about helping others. so, naturally, we…

  • cinnamon buns from scratch!

    cinnamon buns from scratch!

    jackson had a big idea today — let’s bake something! so he got out his “favorite cooker’s book,” also known as paula deen’s cookbook for kids (don’t ask!), and found a cinnamon bun recipe. of course, paula wanted us to use a can of crescent roll dough, and not only did I not have any,…

  • christmas time in d-town

    christmas time in d-town

    shortly after arriving home from our whirlwind tour of eastern pennsylvania, our family’s portable hard drive took a turn for the worse and we thought all (meaning our last 6 years’ worth of personal images and videos) was lost. after a few friends tried to help out, we turned to some pros. and voila! we…

  • christmas with the fellins

    bingo, games and presents!

  • sledding!

    sledding in d-town, right next to grandpa’s house! fun!