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Ariel + Barbie + Rudolf = Laney Young turns 4 (plus a bonus yummy recipe!)

We celebrated Laney Loo’s 4th birthday Friday night. Laney wanted an Ariel party so we planned to watch the movie and have a pj party. Four days before the party while picking up a cookie cake at the Publix bakery for her preschool party she spotted THE Barbie cake…you know the one;). She did not […]

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Amy - December 6, 2009 - 1:22 pm

You are such a crafty mom. You better still be blogging in a few years when I can use some mommy crafts 🙂

crispy - December 6, 2009 - 1:24 pm

Looks like a fun party. I love all your creative ideas.

Kim - December 7, 2009 - 7:53 am

Our twins turn FOUR on the 22nd. Love these great ideas!
Happy Birthday Laney!
Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
Kim

Liz Blalock - December 7, 2009 - 12:14 pm

I love coming over to visit you on your blog…now if I can make it out to see you. Actually, I was out your way Saturday. I went to a wedding off of Canton Street. I wish I had some time to stop by. I thought of you while driving through the cute square.
I love your photos and your recipe looks yummy. I can't wait to try it!
Blessing to your precious family!
Liz

[…] Thank you sweet Gigi and Aunt Tami for coming to keep the rest of us company this week! Aunt Nisia won’t let me post when Richard is out of town on my blog…so I had to wait until family […]

A Thanksgiving Recount:)

Finally had a chance to upload some Thanksgiving memories from last week to share…every other year we do Thanksgiving with my family–and vice versa with Richard’s. This year was my family–and my sister, April, hosted at her casa. So thankful both of us Alabama girls planted ourselves in the Atlanta area! Sad that my little […]

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Beautiful Mess - December 3, 2009 - 7:50 am

Looks like a lovely, thankful, day!

JonesEthiopia - December 3, 2009 - 9:13 am

Can't wait to see your movement this month!

I'm glad my comment was helpful. It is just one of those things that looking back, it'll all make sense.

Kimberly - December 3, 2009 - 10:43 am

I want a Papa like that!!!

Sweetly singing on the plains…GLORIA!

We are loving the most glorious time of the year in the Young household! I can’t wait to share our cute Christmas card, our holiday decorations…still working on our playroom tree:)…and to share Laney’s upcoming birthday. The princess will be 4 on Tuesday! She’s having an Ariel party on Friday night:) I thought I’d share […]

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Kristi J - November 29, 2009 - 7:42 pm

that is so sweet..what a great idea, kj

Kim - November 30, 2009 - 1:38 am

Thank you for spreading the Christmas cheer and sharing such great ideas to ensure we too are embracing the most wonderful time of the year and preparing our hearts for our Saviors birth!

Preparing my family to welcome and receive Christ at Christmas…

UPDATE: A quick update because I originally shared this post 9 years ago;)—I *just* got this SWEET book in the mail that was just published in 2015 called “Our Family’s Jesse Tree”. You can purchase it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Our-Familys-Jesse-Tree-Activities/dp/1535461470 It’s a GREAT price and it comes with templates for all 25 ornaments, an opening activity, scripture […]

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Kim - November 29, 2009 - 4:25 am

Perfect timing! Love this post!
Thank you,
Kim

Beautiful Mess - November 29, 2009 - 5:47 am

That sounds so neat. Will have to look into it.

theheartofachild - November 29, 2009 - 8:17 am

Thanks for the links! I have friends who have made them, but I haven't gotten around to doing it. Buying it all made up sounds much better!
Jenny
AGCI (waiting on Abby in India)
needhamfamily5.blogspot.com

Are These Kids All Yours? - November 29, 2009 - 11:56 am

What a great idea to add to our traditions.

[…] speaking of crafts and Christmas…it reminds me to remind you of my last year’s post on preparing your children for Christ a Christmas post…with the JESSE TREE!!! Ok…off to take a nap while the kids nap!!! (SOMEBODY has decided to stop sleeping at night […]