sneaking out of the house to go for a run before any of my children awake. Then, the tricky part is having all five of us showered, dressed, fed and out the door for church on time!
My sister, Hollis. She is my younger sister but I have always looked up to her. She is an attorney in the United States Navy, currently serving on an aircraft carrier. Hollis is brave, witty, brillant, articulate and adventurous... not to mention a supportive and hilarious sister.
to stay one step ahead of the game. Not in so many words did my son offer this advice to me recently. His exact words were "it would be more better if my chocolate milk was already ready."
playing with the hula hoops in our driveway. They were really shaking those hips to keep the hoops up from touching the ground.
getting up early. I should do it more often because I am so productive when the kids are still asleep! Alas, the snooze button is often too tempting.
Morning snuggle time. My kids are such snugglers in the mornings... my son always comes into my bed first thing in the morning. Then I go wake up his sisters and they each need Mommy hugs to get them going.

Two One-Hour Private Basketball Training Sessions
Harding Hoops
WashDC: Frederick

One-Hour Photography Session for Up to 6 People Plus a CD of Images
Raj Singh Photography
WashDC: Frederick

Eyeglass Exam, $125-$175 Toward Prescription Glasses and Credit for Contact Lens Exam
Clear Vision Express
WashDC: Frederick

Cold Cast Reusable Finger Splints
Cold Cast
Baltimore

Professional Make-up, Hair Styling and Photo Shoot
Caroline's Eye Photography
WashDC: Frederick

Boat Cruise on the Potomac River
Capitol River Cruises
Washington, D.C.

60-Minute Swedish Massage with Aromatherapy
Ageless Wellness Center
WashDC: Washington, DC

Personalized Totes
The Perfect Pair
WashDC: Frederick

Simple Silver Screen Outdoor Movie Showing
The Simple Silver Screen
WashDC: Frederick

School Bags from The Perfect Pair
The Perfect Pair
WashDC: Frederick

Field Level Tickets to Frederick Keys Baseball Game
The Frederick Keys Baseball Team
WashDC: Frederick

Two Admissions to The Sweet Life
Pink Dot Concepts
WashDC: Northern VA

$65 for a 75-Minute Massage Package or a 60-Minute Signature Facial at Spa Relief
SpaRelief LLC
WashDC: Frederick

Handmade Sweets from The Toffee Diva
The Toffee Diva
Washington, D.C.

Handmade Sweets from The Toffee Diva
The Toffee Diva
Boston

Handmade Sweets from The Toffee Diva
The Toffee Diva
WashDC: Frederick

One Month of Personalized Health Coaching
WholeMinded Wellness
WashDC: Frederick

3-Visit Punchcard for the Walkersville Southern Railroad
Walkersville Southern Railroad
Baltimore

Toddler Classes
Rockville Famililes
Washington, D.C.

Fashionable Cover-Up
Cleavitz, LLC
Washington, D.C.

Services at Milano Salon & Spa
Milano Salon & Spa
WashDC: Frederick

2 Admissions to the Summer Session at Green Meadows Petting Farm
Green Meadows Petting Farm
WashDC: Washington, DC

$30 for a 1-Hour Skincare and Make-Up Lesson PLUS $30 Toward RC Apothecary Merchandise - $105 Value
RC Apothecary
WashDC: Frederick

Painting Class and Goodies
Wet Your Palettes
WashDC: Mont County

Dog-Walking and Pet Care
Fur Fins & Feathers
WashDC: Mont County

Water Lilies and Plants
Lilypons Water Gardens
WashDC: Frederick

Toenail and Leg Treatments at Podiatrist
Greater Washington Advanced Podiatry
WashDC: Washington, DC

Kids' Camp and Bounce Play
Pump It Up - Frederick
WashDC: Frederick

The Perfect Birthday for Your Little Princess!
Girly-Girl Glitz & Glam
Washington, D.C.

His and Hers Haircuts
Sam Wong Salon and Spa
WashDC: Frederick

Straighten Your Teeth
StarBrite Dental
WashDC: Frederick

Robot Birthday Party, Camp, or Class
Adventures With Robots
WashDC: Frederick

Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Comfortable Home Energy Audits
WashDC: Frederick

One Parent and Child Pair of Campers at a Weekend Program at Camp Tall Timbers
Camp Tall Timbers
WashDC: Frederick

Handmade Sweets from The Toffee Diva
The Toffee Diva
WashDC: Frederick

Five Haircuts at The Temple: A Paul Mitchell Partner School + 25% off All Retail Merchandise
THE TEMPLE: A Paul Mitchell Partner School
WashDC: Frederick

$12 for $24 Worth of Customized Greeting Cards, Invitations, and More from Bitsy Creations PLUS 15% off Your Future Order
Bitsy Creations
WashDC: Frederick

Three-Visit Punchcard for Services at Aquarius Salon & Spa
Aquarius Salon & Spa
WashDC: Frederick

Coffee and Espresso Products from R.A. BenZ Coffee
R.A. BenZ Coffee
WashDC: Frederick

Handmade Toffee from The Toffee Diva
The Toffee Diva
WashDC: Frederick

$69 for a One-Hour Photography Session for Up to Six People PLUS a CD of 15 Edited Digital Images - a $140 Value
Raj Singh Photography
WashDC: Mont County

Photo Session and 10 Digital Images
Caroline's Eye Photography
WashDC: Frederick

Trainer2You's Online Coaching Program
Trainer2You
WashDC: Washington, DC

Women's Atheletic Apparel from Lime Active Wear (including shipping!)
Lime Active Wear
WashDC: Northern VA

Deep Scrub Carpet Cleaning for 2-3 rooms
Impressions Carpet Care - Frederick
WashDC: Frederick

Photo Session and 10 Digital Images
Caroline's Eye Photography
WashDC: Frederick