My oldest has decided that her favorite water toy is a 1950s “Flying Saucer,” and she is becoming quite the pro. She has already mastered the 360 and is solid when standing, but don’t worry, we won’t let her try
Flying Saucer
WWII Repatriation, A First-hand Account
Train sabotage. Close encounters with torpedoes. A missing child. Our good friend Mr. Fred regularly delights my family with visits over breakfast where he has slowly shared many tales of his childhood during the 2nd World War. His story is
Done Good
“Ya’ done good kid.” A phrase that melts my heart. My dad doesn’t speak like that. In normal conversation you will never catch him with wacky grammar, but somehow this phrase became his trademark compliment. After piano recitals, final exams,
Sun and Shadows
Shadie
My 17 year old “puppy.” She will be dearly missed.
I Can’t Hear You
Toot, “I can’t hear you,” Toot, “I can’t hear you,” Toot, “I can’t hear you.” Life with little girls makes me giggle.
Embracing the Ebb and Flow
Can I be honest? My laundry is currently taking over the upstairs hallway, I have spent the last few weeks in a series of time consuming doctor appointments, and I really have no desire to sit with my 4 year
Beautiful Bouquets
Grass and weeds never looked so pretty! Happy Mothers Day to each and every mommy. Wishing you dandelions and smiles!
What Silence Looks Like
We are a loud family. I can see all of you who know us IRL laughing. Okay, okay, so that was a giant understatement. We are a very loud family, or as my kind brother in-law jokingly says, we are
Artistic Train
Some kids are just amazing. Give me a lifetime with this toy, and I still wouldn’t be able to create what my nephew did in just a few minutes. You know the punchline, right? ~ My 3 year old