Monthly Archives: June 2012

Favorite June Photos

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Megan

I have a few favorite photos from this month that just didn’t work into any of my posts, but I really, really want to share them! So here goes. My hooligans and my very favorite birthday cake…as only my GI … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got New Toys!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Megan

For my birthday, the hubs knows me well enough to say, “Just order what you want from Stampin’ Up!,” which is exactly what I was going to do, anyway.  The box of goodies came on the last day of school, … Continue reading →

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Repurposed Marker Organizer

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Megan

My markers make me crazy!  They should be stored horizontally, since they are dual-tipped, so one end doesn’t go dry. Like everything else, I want to be able to reach them at any moment while I’m creating (which makes for … Continue reading →

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Savory Cheesecake and Chips

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Megan

This is one of those recipes that I’ve made for probably fifteen years.  The original was clipped from some newspaper, probably the Rocky Mountain News, since I think that’s where we were living when I started making this.  It calls … Continue reading →

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Ready for the Fireworks!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Megan

We’re going to be in Oklahoma for the Fourth (without the hubs…apparently the Army thinks patriotic holidays are good recruiting opportunities or something…whatev), so we made these shirts to take with us. The hooligans each made their own, while I … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Butterfly Hunters

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Megan

One Saturday morning a few weeks ago, we were at the thrift shop looking for a desk I could refinish for the eldest hooligan’s room.  Not only did we find a perfect desk (for less than $20), the hooligans found … Continue reading →

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Personal Patriotism

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Megan

I was thinking of ways to decorate for Memorial Day and Independence Day, and remembered all the “patriotic” family photos I love from our life as an Army family. The photos were taken at Fourth of July parades and celebrations, … Continue reading →

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So This Margarita Walks Into a Bar…

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Megan

…and makes a really yummy, cool and creamy treat, even without the tequila. I recently hosted book club and made some delicious Strawberry Margarita Bars to serve as dessert.  Then we started drinking real margaritas and eating chips and salsa … Continue reading →

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Pinwheels!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Megan

I recently discovered the secret of everyone getting along in the car…kid books on CD.  I know, I’m late figuring this out, but I didn’t think they would listen, since they don’t listen to me or each other in the … Continue reading →

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Yay for Daddy-O!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Megan

What a fun Fathers’ Day weekend we had…I mean, the Big Daddy-O had!  And you know what that means…my post today will be a photo one, so our family can check it out.  I’ll post something crafty or tasty tomorrow…I … Continue reading →

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