Time Away
April 15, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under a day in the life, vacation
Tweet We just had a fantastic six days. Away from home. Away from house work. Away from the computer and telephone. Six days in the snow. Snow ball fights. Sledding. Lots of good food. Most of the last six days were spent with Great Grandma Gerrie and Mimi. Smiles. Laughter. Joy.
God is like…
April 12, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under a day in the life
Tweet As someone who loves God with my whole heart and often likes to talk about the products that our family loves, I was captivated by some cute little snippets I’ve been hearing on the Christian radio station. These sayings use the slogans from America’s favorite products in such a way as to communicate some [...]
Rio {Review and Giveaway} #RioMovie
April 11, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under giveaway, movies
Tweet It seems like there are rarely movies in the theater that warrant a special treat out with all of our kiddos. This month we have been fortunate to see not just one, but two! We screened Soul Surfer earlier this month and just this last weekend we were able to attend a screening for [...]
Nursing Teething Timmy
April 8, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under TIMMY
Tweet Timothy has had a rough couple of days. Only two places seem to bring him any solace, although he’s still not quite comfortable in either. Poor baby. We’re expecting teeth to pop through those swollen gums any day now. Hopefully sooner, rather than later. For his sake. And mine.
Cheesy – In a Good Way
April 7, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under food, love it
Tweet On a rainy day, long ago (it seems), we received a package delivered to our doorstep. We were very excited to see what was in this box. We all needed something to bring a smile to our faces. Inside this package was a bright orange Baby Loaf and in it was a cheese slicer, [...]
LeapFrog Introduces Scout’s ABC Garden – An iPhone App for Preschoolers
April 6, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under games, giveaway
Tweet I know I’ve been saying for quite some time that I am going to publish a post with our favorite iPhone and iPad apps for the kiddos, but the problem is that I keep finding more to add to the list! For now I’ll share our latest favorite – discovered just today – and [...]
Soul Surfer :: The True Story of Bethany Hamilton
April 6, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under giveaway, love it, movies
Tweet Last week, Ray and I had the privilege of attending a screening of the movie Soul Surfer with our four oldest kiddos. This true story of Bethany Hamilton sure left a lasting impression on all of us. This movie was so well done and accurately portrays Bethany’s faith and belief that God had a [...]
Lullabies For Getty
April 5, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under charity, music
Tweet Born out of love for a sweet baby girl who is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the Getty Owl Foundation was created. Now, through this foundation, Lullabies For Getty will help put an end to this degenerative disease in infants.
#UBP11 :: Better Late Than Never!
April 4, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Bloggin' Mama, UBP
Tweet It’s time to party! Okay, I know… I’m way late to this party. But, I’m ready to have some fun! For those of you who don’t know me, I am Christine – aka YoungMommy – wife to my best friend and mom to seven beautiful (and very loud) children. I began blogging when I was pregnant with [...]
Baptism Sunday
April 3, 2011 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under a day in the life
Tweet All seven of our children have been baptized, as of this morning. Two were sprinkled and the other five dunked. Timothy was one of those who were dunked. Yes, we submerged our little baby Timmy in a small body of water in baptism, in Jesus’ name. And it was beautiful. Being that we are [...]
