Our House Of Joyful Noise » The Big Picture

Big News! WE’VE MOVED!!

Laura — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:20:10 +0000

Yes. Yes we have. This blog here at this address….is no more. But don’t be sad! :cry: Be HAPPY! :-D Because we think you are going to LOVE the new place! Come visit us now, (and subscribe!) at our ALL NEW HOUSE!! Click this link below in red, to come on over!!….. www.houseofjoyfulnoise.com (Similar, but [...]

A Quick & Special Christmas Message, for YOU!

Laura — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:54:15 +0000

We KNOW how busy you all are, during these last countdown hours until Christmas! So we will make this very brief! First, you probably have noticed how slow Our House Of Joyful Noise is, as of late! I’ve hardly been putting out blog posts. On purpose. Reason being, …….well, I can’t really say, much. Except [...]

Just Something That Makes Me Smile.

Laura — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:15:20 +0000

When I saw these swans out in the water one stunning autumn day day, it really made me smile....

Our Trio Turned 9 / Their Birthday(s) Celebrations

Laura — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:43:15 +0000

This birthday post is a bit late just about every year. But considering the trio’s birthday is the last day of August, and then we hit a new busy school year, a belated post is like a tradition with valid excuse, in my mind. I don’t think anyone is really waiting for it anyway. It’s [...]

Playing to WIN! / $ Give-Away! $

Laura — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:21:56 +0000

Yes. Here I am talking about Basketball and such already and the new season has not even begun yet! But honestly, you DO want to bear with me. Today there’s a whole new spin to the perspectives and purpose of this post. I’d love for you all to give it a read, and then join [...]

Yes, Grasshoppers Can Do Sit-Ups. (You didn’t know that?)

Laura — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:13:44 +0000

I recently came across this little blogging tip, and had some fun trying it out. My son {S} is always collecting bugs lately, and bringing them in the house, and I am always sending him back out with them! But this time, I had to take some photos. This tiny baby grasshopper was so cute! [...]

{A} is 14 / A Belated Birthday Photo Post

Laura — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:39:13 +0000

July always seems to get away from me! I am having deja-vous, about blogging our oldest daughter’s birthday last year, quite after the facts. But, it’s alright really, because these types of family-related blog posts I generally just put together for the sake of our own recorded family history, and if anyone else is interested, [...]

4th of July Celebration Table Printables – Free!

Laura — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:39:26 +0000

Happy long 4th of July Weekend, Everyone! I designed these two 4th of July folded, 2-sided card printables this morning, for our tables this weekend, and I am happy to share them with you! Above is just a web-sized sample for you to see, only. (Printed version will be sharp looking. ; ) To download [...]

✔’s, Gems, and X’s / Our System for Our Kid’s Responsibilities & Behavior

Laura — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:25 +0000

∆ Fair Warning: This is like a 10 minute read. If you’ve got the time, I’ve got the verbage. So grab a drink, sit back, & relax. The Prelude There are days when I feel like I have 50 things to get done that day. I always have lists going, of my agendas. I’m writing [...]

COOL AMERICANA / Cookout Detail Ideas for 4th of July

Laura — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:53:22 +0000

When the 4th of July falls on a day of the week, that makes for a long weekend, Americans all over the country often either host or attend a good ole’ fashioned all-American cookout! It’s the summer bash of the season, when families and friends get together, have good summertime eats, and make fond memories [...]