Every year I make a Christmas wreath for my mom-in-law. This year I made one from pinecones and I added lots of glitter. 

We got out the Monopoly game over Thanksgiving and the girls loved it. First we played at Grandma C’s – Claire was so funny. Whenever she collected money she acted the opposite of humble. She jumped around and gave an evil laugh. Bea started out being the banker and then Claire wanted to be the banker…

Last week I finished sewing the cushions for my kitchen banquette benches so I’m calling my kitchen officially done now.  What a big long process it was! Overall I am really really pleased with how it turned out and I feel so lucky to have a refreshed space that I got to plan exactly as…

Is is too early to make six little Christmas houses and get out all the rest of our mini Christmas village? I don’t think so. I might need to edit as it looks like a big pile of junk in the photos. But I just love to see how excited the girls get when I pull out…

I didn’t really take any pictures on Halloween night but I took a few of our pumpkin carving and of the girls before school. We finally had some nice Halloween weather. Before we headed out I invited everyone over for pizza and it was fantastic not to be cringing at the state of my kitchen…

Wow, Brian was quoted in the New York Times! Take a look:  http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/11/02/business/also-ran-to-epipen-reaches-for-a-closing-window-of-opportunity.html