The Clapper Family Chronicles

Monday, January 23, 2012

Monday, January 16, 2012

Gracie's First Holy Communion - Save the Date - May 5, 2012

Just a "save the date" notice to those of you attending Gracie's First Holy Communion. The date is Saturday, May 5, 2012 and is "tentatively" scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola, PA. As time gets a little closer I will be sending out formal invites.

The Coupon Clippers

If you are into coupons like I am this is an excellent site to "buy" your coupons. Believe me after spending $1.75 on a newspaper and cutting out all the coupons this way is the better way to go (for me at least). I buy my coupons at least once a week and the nice thing is if I want to buy more then one particular coupon I can!

http://www.thecouponclippers.com/

Martin Luther King Day - January 16, 2012

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States

Friday, January 13, 2012

Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA - January 13, 2012

Lil' George took Jacob and Gracie to the Pennsylvania Farmshow today. It's an annual event here in PA....I think I went once since I have lived here...too much traffic and too many people for me to deal with. Below are some pics of the kids.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Girl Scout Cookies 2012

Gracie is selling Girl Scout Cookies yet again! Cost is $3.50 a box. If you live local and would like some cookies please email me your order at wittlethings@yahoo.com. If you live far and want cookies....SORRY! I can't afford the shipping costs this year:) Thanks for your support!

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Reflecting on 2011

It's hard to believe another year is coming to a close. The older I get the more I appreciate "time". I believe we all had a pretty good 2011. Georgie is into his second year of college at West Chester University. Jacob's is in 5th grade and moved over to the middle school this year - that was a bit of a change for him. He was dreading moving over to the middle school but once he realized how much more freedom he had compared to the elementary school he ended up loving it! Jake also had a busy year with baseball and karate. He finally broke down and told me he no longer wanted to do karate and said he wanted to give basketball a whirl. He's currently playing for Our Lady of Lourdes church and really enjoys it....Jake loves anything that has to do with sports! Let me tell you ...watching basketball is much more exciting then baseball! Gracie is not such a baby anymore. She's losing that baby look and is pretty much a mini-me! She's a total girly girl and was very active this year with Daisys/Brownies and dance. Her first dance recital was in June and it surely is something I will never forget. I am thankful for my husband and children and the wonderful life they have given me. All in all 2011 had it's ups and downs just like every other year but we faired through it...we always do. We are looking forward to happy endings in 2011 and new beginnings come 2012. We wish our family and friends a blessed, healthy and prosperous new year!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Clapper Chronicles: All Four of My Kids.....

All Four of My Kids.....

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Morning 2011 - 4:00 A.M.!

The kids were up at 4:00 a.m. - NEVER AGAIN...especially since I did not fall asleep until 3:00 a.m. I am contemplating changing this up next year and opening Christmas presents at mid-night.

Jacob's big Christmas gift this year was a 24 inch flat screen TV and Gracie got an American Girl doll.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

I Do Believe Santa Has Come!

Christmas Eve 2011

We had our seafood dinner of Christmas Eve and once it got dark out George read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to the kids and then the kids opened their stocking stuffers. This is a family tradition we started with the kids years ago. I am hoping they do the same with their children one day.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Heshey Chocolate World (Part 2)

A house made out of nothing but CHOCOLATE - Now that's what I am talking about!

Laela, Jacob & Gracie

Hershey Chcolate World (Part 1)

Me, the kids and my buddy Bill and his niece Laela all went to Hershey Chocolate world on Friday, December 23rd and we all got to make our very own chocolate bar (very expensive chocolate bar I might add). After our visit to Chocolate World we headed over to drive through Hershey Sweet Lights. A nice time was had by all!