Category Archives: Family Stuff

I grew up with four funny, fabulous sisters who couldn’t be more different. We’re loud, creative, rambunctious, hilarious and competitive, especially when croquet or boardgames are involved. We’re a mixed bag, but we fit together really well. Yes, my family is kind of kookie, but we wouldn’t want it any other way.

April 25, 2012

Patching Knees – the NanaBread way

This is my grandson, Jonah Bear. At 5 1/2, he’s smart and funny and wonderful. He’s really hard on the knees of his jeans. Oddly, just the left knee. It’s his knee of choice, evidently. Jonah Bear L-O-V-E-S his blue … Continue reading →

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Tagged as crafty solutions, DIY knee patches, felt crafts, Jonah Bear, knee patches for kids, NanaBread, patching holes in the knees of jeans, patching jeans, sewing

April 6, 2012

Fruity Pebble Bunnies for Easter

Surprise! I really hadn’t planned to post two stories in one day, but the kids are coming for Easter this weekend, and I wanted to share the bunny treats I made for the grandkids, Jonah Bear & Lilly Bug. These … Continue reading →

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Tagged as candy, decorating Easter bunny treats, Easter Bunnies, Easter Treats, Fruity Pebbles treats, holiday treats, Jonah Bear & Lilly Bug, marshmallow bunnies, marshmallow treats, NanaBread

February 29, 2012

My Baby ran her first half-marathon!

That’s right. My daughter is a rock star! After running a handful of 5Ks and one 10K, our daughter took on her first half-marathon and not only finished, but did it with a big smile on her face. Seriously… who … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Austin Livestrong Marathon & Half-Marathon 2012, Austin Marathon 2012, Bama Boy, downtown Austin, Jonah Bear, Lilly Bug, Lindsay, Livestrong Austin Marathon 2012 photos, Marcus, My Baby, running a half-marathon, The Complete Package, weekends in Austin

January 19, 2012

My Baby turned 29 last week

I haven’t written about it yet because it has taken me a week to come to terms with the fact that my baby turned 29 last week. How did this happen? Where did the time go? I swear I remember … Continue reading →

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Tagged as baking, birthday wishes to our daughter, cupcakes, Dang I feel old now, dessert, easy recipes, family birthdays, Happy Birthday, My Baby, NanaBread, our baby turned 29, rainbow cupcakes, The Complete Package, Vegas with bail money

December 25, 2011

It’s a Gingerbread-Off

My daughter is fabulous. She’s funny, smart and creative. She’s also hyper-competitive, evidently. I believe this all started years ago, around the age of 3, when The Complete Package taught her to cheat at CandyLand, but that’s a story for … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Christmas 2011, decorating gingerbread houses, gingerbread houses, My Baby, NanaBread, Starbucks

December 11, 2011

For the record, I am not dead.

Although, if I were, it would make me supremely happy to know that this little guy was hanging out with me. I know it has been two weeks since my last post, and for that I sincerely apologize. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Tagged as baking, baking cookies, Cookies for Kids Cancer, eggnog, giveaways, holiday baking, Ikea, Kirsten at Comfortably Domestic Blog, reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated, retirement seminars, Rudolph finger puppets, shortbread cookies, The Complete Package, Turkish Delight

September 19, 2011

Pineapple Update: A Harvest Tale

Once upon a time there was a young, hip grandma who planted the top off a store-bought pineapple and hoped for the best. For 6 1/2 years, this vibrant funny grandmother babied the pineapple plant. She watered it every third … Continue reading →

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Tagged as baby pineapple, birthday cakes, can you plant a pineapple top?, growing your own pineapples, harvesting a pineapple, homegrown pineapples, Jonah Bear, Lilly Bug, NanaBread's pineapple, pineapple plant photos, pineapple upside-down cake

September 14, 2011

Mr. Spoiled Rotten Smushy Face Stinky Butt Love Muffin

This is my little dog, Ziggy. He is a 12 year-old Boston Terrier love muffin. He doesn’t know he’s a dog, and that’s my fault. I’ve always referred to him as my furry son. My Baby refers to him as … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Boston Terrier, dog photos, dogs with smushy faces, family pets are family members, my dog smells like Fritos, my dog snores, my furry son, Z-Pup, Ziggy, Zigman

September 8, 2011

“You’re the BEST PAPI EVER!”

This summer, The Complete Package participated in the Republic of Texas motorcycle rally in Austin, Texas. One of the best events during the rally is a motorcycle parade that runs from the fairgrounds to Congress Avenue in downtown Austin. For … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Austin Texas, downtown Austin, Jonah Bear, Jonahpalooza, LED lights on motorcycles, Republic of Texas motorcycle rally, The Complete Package, the coolest Papi ever

September 6, 2011