May 06 2012
In case you missed it, last Friday (April 27th) was Sam’s second birthday. Grandma and Grandpa came up from League City, and brought presents. I admit, I was a tiny bit nervous when Mom said their gift wasn’t among the list of things I suggested when they asked for ideas…AND that it was an idea […]
Apr 24 2012
At Christmas, Aunt Lynne Cookie gave Sam a Big Red Firetruck. Now there is a story to this Big Red Firetruck. He absolutely loved it that day, but afterward, Sam’s brothers really got more enjoyment out of the truck (it shoots blue ping pong-like balls). Until recently. And now, I’ll share with you the lovely […]
Apr 14 2012
A Baseball Monster. (Well, all sports, really, but this post will focus on baseball.) Most toddlers ask for Elmo or Blue’s Clue’s or the like on TV. Sam does like those shows, but 9 times out of 10, he first asks for baseball, basketball, or football on tv. (Here is where you laugh at me […]
Apr 11 2012
. . . And a shameless plug for a blog I contribute to and a great Interfaith family resource. But in all seriousness, we had a fantastic time at Mike and Susan’s yet again this year, and we’re always grateful for their gracious hosting of all us crazies! I’m sorry I don’t have any cute […]
Apr 09 2012
Yep, folks, it’s baseball season (well, MLB, anyway, little league has been going for a few weeks now). The Rangers had Opening Day on Good Friday, April 6, 2012. And for the 11th year in a row, I got to attend with my department. It’s one of the many perks I get at my job-plus, […]
Apr 08 2012
We had a wonderful and relaxing Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny brought a big basket to our house (of which, of course, I did not get a picture) that included two movies, bubbles, water guns, airplanes, confetti-filled eggs, and some board books (for Sam, of course). I’m not sure who enjoyed the bubbles more, Sam […]
Apr 04 2012
Yes, yes, I know the boys’ basketball seasons have been over since the beginning of March, but I realized I never posted anything here about their seasons – Bad StepMommy. (I did write up this post about the end of J’s season for the Texas Health Resources Momblog – does that get me a little out of […]
Mar 09 2012
Jacob’s baseball team, the Keller Aces, had their first tournament this past weekend. They played two games on Saturday resulting in one loss and one tie. (He had already played a basketball game Saturday morning and Friday night, and Caleb had played a basketball game on Saturday, so to say it was a full sports […]
Feb 29 2012
Don’t judge; we all have a “junk something” – junk drawer in the kitchen or bedroom, a junk bucket at the foot of the stairs or in a spare room…you know, a place that holds all the stuff you don’t have a better place for, but can’t fathom getting rid of yet. Well, in our […]
Feb 23 2012
Wednesday nights the past 8 weeks have been sort of my favorite night of the week. Jacob and Bryan have basketball practice, so I get some good one-on-one (one-on-two?) time with Caleb and Sam. Last night was no different. As the three of us headed up to Chick-Fil-A to grab an oh-so-nutritious dinner (don’t judge, […]