When I first started blogging, I tried to do a birthday post each year, but last year the day just slipped by. So, today, as I enter my thirty-second year of life, I will take a few moments to ponder this life. Hmmm… I saw a quote the other day that said “Blessed is the […]
We’ve managed to FEEL really busy this summer with camping trips, birthdays, bbq’s, visitors, etc. And yet, looking back, it’s been a lot of just lazy summer days–trying not to spend too much money. 🙂 Here’s some misc. pics from the last couple weeks. This is for all the great aunties and uncles who I […]
The original post was written when Carson was a little older than Sydney is now, and much stronger in will and physical strength. However, sweet little Bird has been showing her own STRONG dislike for diaper changes lately, making the experience an exercise in frustration for all involved. WHICH reminded me of this explicit description […]
Usually at night I lay down with Carson & sing him a couple songs. Tonight when I started singing some tune, he sleepily said:“No, Mom. I want the one about how the mommy’s gonna buy me some toys and a horse.”He was referring to “Hush little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s gonna buy you […]
Today I went out on a limb and took Carson to pick berries with me. I tried to keep my expectations low, even though I wanted to get enough to make some jam. I LOVE raspberries, and I LOVE homemade jam. He did really well! I would say we were out there for almost an […]
OK, I know we don’t all share tastes in things like music, tv, & movies, but I watched a winner last night. It was I’ve Loved You So Long starring Kristen Scott Thomas. I don’t want to tell you too much about the plot, because the slow revelation of backstory was part of the brilliance […]
I’ve wanted flowers on my front porch for years. I’m just too lazy and cheap. Plus, I have a black thumb and tend to kill anything other than humans and one beta fish who obviously has magical, immortal powers. My mom walked me through the nursery and helped me find some basic starter flowers. I […]
Many of you know we have a big family campout on the 4th of July each year. It started in 2003, I think, back when there were only 2 generations going. We’d sit around and talk, eat, read books & magazines, take leisurely walks, and be adventurous and make rafts out of driftwood. Well, things […]
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We just got back from a wonderful and exhausting 3 days of camping, and I’m trying to get my self and our house back in working order. But to hold you over, here’s a little comparison picture (you know I love my comparison pictures) with Uncle Mike and his 2 nephews from three years ago…. […]