Bristol’s Busy Box

One of the favorite gifts we gave this year (so far) was a “busy box” for our 1-year-old niece Bristol. It was full of activities to keep her little hands busy…some of which are a little too advanced for her right now, but she’ll grow into.

Want a peek?

A book to help our sweetheart remember us, even though she lives 15 hours away…




An I-Spy Bag (made by me, from the tutorial here)…


Stringing foam…

See-and-Feel Cards…

Pom-Pom Push-In…

Button Snake…

Many of these busy bag ideas came from this site.

Christmas Decor

If you came to the Rumley Ranch this advent season, you wouldn’t see a wreath on the door like you did last year…simply because I’ve been to busy-lazy to make one from the boughs I have waiting in the garage.

But this is what you WOULD see…










Stockings are stuffed…

Tomorrow we celebrate!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…

This mess (along with quite a bit of paper on the floor AND some happy little children)…

…made for some fun winter decor.

Grace made a “Mike Wazowski” snowflake. (He’s a very popular fictional character around here!) See the single eye?

Speaking of movies, these snowflakes (besides reminding me of my own childhood) remind me of our favorite Christmas flick, Elf! Now if only we could learn to build New York City out of Legos…

Kids’ Christmas Program 2010

The kiddos did a great job singing in their Christmas program at church this past Sunday. (Of course, as their mother, I am a little biased.) Even Caleb sang the words, even though he would much rather not sing in front of a large group of people. Ever. He got the red plate for his effort.

Just a couple of pictures from the night. (Recognize Grace’s dress, Betsey?)