In discussing the plan to have a party here for our friends the Crane's who are moving, we prepped the boys for all of the kids who would be at the house. Caleb: "I've got a plan.  Jacob you hang out with the boys and play soccer.  And I'll take care of the girls".

Caleb has strep throat!  AARRRGHHH!!  I thought having his tonsils out was supposed to eliminate this possiblity – I guess not. 😦

I love those Monday holidays that involve barbecues, pools, family and friends…they make me happy.  But for the last two years I have felt like it was important for me to also help my family "remember" on Memorial Day.  Remember the sacrifice, remember the history, remember the honor that is involved with living in a…

I keep starting to blog about things and then half way through I end it and hit delete because I'm bored.  The life, the events, the "stuff" isn't boring necessarily…just the writing.  I'm bored with my writing right now.  Will try again tomorrow, and the next day, until I can write without feeling 'blah'.   Here's what…

"Mom, did you know that there are people who think we came from monks?"

We sat around after dinner and were visiting last night.  I was asking the boys what kind of women they want to marry someday.  Short or tall?  Athletic?  Quiet and shy or outgoing?  Me: "what color of hair do you think they'll have…brown, blonde or red?"  They gave some kind of silly responses. So then…

Today while driving I was at a stop light and looked to my right. There was a really pretty woman in her 60s (trust me on this – I'm good at guessing ages).  She was in a lovely, Volvo convertible…top down.  Her nails were painted, her hair was short and gray, her sunglasses were designer.  And…

I'm not sure what's sweeter… 1.  Fresh cut flowers from your OWN garden!   2.  Fresh squeezed orange juice from your very own juicer!   OR 3.  Your mother bringing over a homecooked Sunday dinner because she "knows you've had a busy weekend and roasts were on sale at the grocery store". That one just might take…

Monday morning and I feel like I just darted out of a chute at the horse races!  Hopefully I don't get winded as I round the bend.  But this morning at least I am feeling energetic and productive.  Girls Camp, girlscamp, Girls Camp!  Allergist apptmt, FHE prep (making prayer rocks for kids). PTA budget writing,…

Last night was what my kids call the 2nd best activity of the year…1) Christmas, 2) Father and Son Campout.  They LOVE it.  And, guess what, I love it too!  It is the one evening a year that I get to do whatever I want (insert picture of me doing carpet angels!).  Derek was tempted to…