First Communion Day

Family, Friends + Furballs

Sunday was a special day in our house…the twin's made their First Communion.    This day was special and simple with our church which I greatly appreciated having been raised Catholic. I will rarely chime in on race, politics or...

The Ups and Downs of a Soccer Mom

Art Journal

I have been put in an interesting position this year as a Soccer Mom…….the mom of not one but two goalies.  For some reason both boys play goalie for part or the whole games.  I am so proud when I hear others say that "Joey(Tyler) is our...

Happy Helmar Halloween Howler Hop!

Art Projects

Welcome to the Helmar Halloween Howler Blog Hop! We are so excited to show our Halloween/Fall Creations featuring Helmar Adhesives & Art mediums!  Fall happens to be my favorite time of year to scrapbook.  I love the colors and I love leaves! ...

A Sick Buddy

Family, Friends + Furballs

Yesterday I got that call that every mom hates "Tracy, this is the front office at Joey's school….(pause)".  Of course, I am conveniently in the dentist chair getting my XRays done and my heart starts beating. "Joey is sick". ...

Sydney, Australia…a Stunning City!

Family, Friends + Furballs

Now that you have your fruit cake from Aunt Betty, Uncle Sal has started up the slide show……… The part of our trip to Australia that will forever be embedded in my mind were the stunning sights of downtown Sydney.  I swear I teared up...