A Storybook Dollhouse

It’s no secret that we like books around here. Not only do they educate and entertain, but they give our family a shared common experience. Our library has done something with children’s books and a dollhouse that is so fun and unique. At first glance, it’s a furnished dollhouse. But the more you look, the more you find references to children’s books in this storybook house. The library’s house probably has at least a hundred. And at the risk of embarrassing him, even my teenager had a great time identifying the different objects from beloved books. See how many of … Continue reading

Birthday Presents

What are we going to give Jessie for her birthday? Each year she’s older there’s more available that’s age appropriate, fun, and educational. There is so much I want to give her, but I can’t give her everything. I have to save something for Christmas. Bicycle Grammy and Poppa are giving Jessie her first big-girl bicycle. I don’t know what it looks like, but they have their eyes on either a 12-inch or 14-inch two-wheel bicycle with training wheels. Jessie should be very excited. Elmo We gave Jessie Elmo Live for her first birthday. It made her smile so I … Continue reading