{ usa! usa! usa! }

Beer, BBQ, pyrotechnics, and bug zappers -- God bless the USA.

{ summer thoughts for teachers }

This week was Teacher Appreciation Week. If I had my way, I'd give every educator a huge cash bonus, a large cocktail, and a big hug. But since that wasn't possible this year, I provided some thanks in the form of sugar and butter.

So, a very special "YOU ROCK" to ALL you beautiful teachers who do so very much. And remember ... summer is near!

{ fiesta }

Aidan's class has been studying Mexico. As a unit-ending celebration, their having a "fiesta" at school tomorrow.

We're sending in chips, queso and homemade salsa, but I couldn't let the opportunity pass without taking advantage of one of my favorite cookie themes -- FIESTA!

{ purple posies }

Purple Passion Flower, via flickr

(OK, well, they're not really posies, but it fit with the alliteration). These cookies actually ended up reminding me of one of my favorite flowers -- the purple passion flower.  -- 100 purple flowers for a bridal shower.

{ love letters }

Special delivery for Aidan's Valentine's Day class party. 

{ kitties for chloe }

Happy 3rd birthday, Sweet Chloe. We love you.

{ a whale tale }

{ birthday color }

{ zumba }

{ green bay packers }

{ iowa hawkeyes }

{ tennessee titans }