My kids asked if I would pay them to clean the leaves off the driveway. “Sure!” I said, proud of their industriousness and looking forward to a quiet Saturday morning. I walked over to the shed to find a few
Outwitted Again
Bye-bye thumb
First night not sucking her thumb to fall asleep. Sigh … Is it wrong that I kinda’ wish I could keep her little forever?
Camp treasures
Camp is a wonderful hide away from reality. Family history everywhere Comfy clothes trump fashion Fun nature discoveries Yummy food Time with family and friends Too bad summer is almost over. Ski season here we come! Wordless Wednesday
Famous last words
… We’re just looking. Sure mom. Just looking. Okay. Meet Bella. Wordless Wednesday
Caption Worthy
This was such a perfect moment! It screams for a funny caption, but my creative juices seem to be failing me today. Any suggestions? Wordless Wednesday
Persistence Really Does Pay Off
My daughter has taught me a lot about persistence, diligence, and even obstinance – the good kind, that keeps you working on a difficult task even when everyone else has given up. I grew up as a teacher’s dream. Learning
Rhodochrosite
Our family has a special connection with a generally unknown milky pink rock called rhodochrosite. My father tells a story of when I was a very young toddler. He took me to the grocery store and an older woman came
The Rules of Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye to Daddy every morning is one of those adorable kid-designed rituals that requires explicit care to execute just right. This is the basic plan: 1. Each child must be hugged and kissed before Daddy can leave.2. Daddy walks
Bathtub Tribute
Aww… I luv uoo too little boy.
Remember
The Easter story is one of my favorites. Luke 24:1-12 ESV (1) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. (2) And they found the stone