Just so you know, if there is a pumpkin patch anywhere near us, you can trust that the West family has been there. Between personal visits and field trips, we are experts on pumpkin patches in the south.Last week, Libby's class ventured out to 4-D Family Farms in Hanceville, Alabama. ...
Sidewalk Chalk Image Crusher
A few weeks ago, the girls and I made some fantastic sidewalk chalk art. I traced Kyndall, Kyndall traced Libby, and Libby traced me. That's Libby on the left, Kyndall in the middle, and Big Mama on the right. There's nothing like having your child trace you in chalk to KILL ...
I Heart Fall…..And Especially Pumpkin Patches
We have a tradition. (Ok, we have a lot of traditions, but this is our 'fall' one.) Every October, for the past six years, we take a trip to a semi-local pumpkin patch with our friends. We've visited Tate Farms, 4D farms, Gullion farms, and Lyon Family farms. We pick our ...
New Baby Essentials (from a “veteran” mom)
When I was pregnant with Kyndall, I thought I needed all the “stuff” to be a good mom. I registered for, requested, and/or bought all the things: the diaper pail, the four different diaper bags, several types of bottles (even though I’m a breast-feeding mama). Libby came so soon ...
Gearing Up for Baby #3
What is it about welcoming a new baby that makes us want to have everything in perfect condition? Closets clean and organized, baseboards wiped down, paper essentials stocked up. (Oh, that's just me? Great!) I also decided this was the perfect time to spruce up the ...
Our Chosen Family
I love the quote "Friends are the family you choose." The Johnson's are our chosen family. Not only are we the best of friends, but our kids are, too! Harrison and Kyndall are the same age, same grade and Ellis and Libby are the same age, but different grades. We were elated ...