Dec
14
2012
The boys – all 4 of them (yes, even the adult and the 2.5 year old) have been drooling over the new Dell all-in-one touch screen computers. There have been many trips to Best Buy to play with them research them, sigh over them, and dream about having one at home. There were many discussions […]
Dec
13
2012
Finally! I’m able to get a post up about a current holiday! It helps that said holiday lasts for 8 nights. 😉
Dec
01
2012
Yes, I know it’s now December, but I was just going through some photos on my phone and found  some great ones from Turkey Day. First, Sam’s Turkey artwork from school: Next, we watched the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special together just before Thanksgiving: On Turkey Day, we started out with a little light reading: Then, […]
Nov
29
2012
Oh my, the toddler years are full of drama. We’ve begun drama about clothes, shoes, food, baths, anything that keeps Sam from doing what he wants to do, when he wants to do it. Usually, the fits are short-lived. Take this morning, for example: Sam wakes up, screams for me calls to me from his […]
Nov
24
2012
Sam has been interested in the camera lately. Some of his work will be featured today. Enjoy. Clearly he’s an artistic genius, like his big brother Caleb.
Nov
21
2012
Because it’s the last hour of my oddly-scheduled work-week, and I’m not particularly busy, here are some fun snippets of things heard around my house lately. Sam: I da Monster and you da Monster-ee. RAWR! (note: if you are the monster-ee, when he rawrs, you’re supposed to act scared.) Sam: Dose tires are CLEAN! (said […]
Nov
13
2012
Caleb, you are a fine young man: smart, funny, handsome, loving, and a fantastic big AND little brother. I am so proud of you in all you do and can’t wait to see the wonderful man you will become. (Just don’t grow up too fast, ‘mkay?) I love you to bits! (I know, I know…I’m […]
Nov
12
2012
That will be mostly adorable pictures, I promise. That way, you will have to forgive its tardiness. Lest you think I’ve forgotten big brothers…(and, for the record, they are now of an age where it’s MUCH more fun – and way less lame, I’m sure – to go trick-or-treating with friends than with Dad and […]
Oct
29
2012
We all know I’m not decorator – I often opt for practical over pretty – but the kids and I had a little fun putting out Halloween and fall decor. And for a couple things that can stay out till Thanksgiving: