I was reflecting on my week and was surprised by a certain theme that came to mind.  Yesterday my Grandma Haymond called and said how much she enjoyed the website.  She’s good about calling me and offering words of encouragement.  Late last spring I dragged her through Sea World with us in the heat.  She…

I got a phone call today telling me that a young girl that I have known as an acquaintance for about 8 years had died yesterday.  She was on her way to attend her first year at BYU.  Her brother was driving and fell asleep, rolling the car.  She was from Coppell and was turning…

Today was the beginning of something great…for Caleb and for me.  He started preschool!  And was so happy about it.  No tears.  No trepidation.  Just pure delight.  He was excited to be there, which made it easy on me and Derek.  And then I got in the car and headed off to a chiropractic massage…

Last night we had a church party…a chili and dessert cook-off.  I always try but never win, but last night I did…I got third place for my blueberry cheesecake bars.  I was very pleased, but tried not to show it!  Then we had a hula hoop and bubble gum blowing contest.  I entered both.  I…

It’s official…Jacob’s a Kindergartener!  He was up bright and early this morning, had a great breakfast and was very enthusiastic about the lunch I packed for him.  (I think he’s just excited to have a lunch box).  He proudly tied his new shoes, and we were off.  As we walked to the school in all…

I’m posting tonight just to share how cute my boys are.  Here are their cute comments for the day: Jacob – "Mom, I’ve decided I’m going to sell my art. Everyone likes it and I think they would like to buy it.  $1 for my art.  What do you think?  I’m pretty sure Nana and…

I can’t believe my baby is ready for Kindergarten.  But is he?  That’s the question ringing in my mind…or is it, am I ready?  That’s the heavier question to ask.  My heart aches at the thought of sending him for 7 hours every day.  The truth is that he’s more than ready.  He was born…

For his recent birthday, Caleb got a pair of Spiderman goggles from Grandma Kake.  He was thrilled…and so was his brother.  We have yet to take them to the pool, but have found multiple uses for them already.  On Sunday night, Jacob snuck them up to his top bunk without Caleb knowing.  Before going to…