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• Another Year Down

  Seventh grade is done. Even as I write those words it seems impossible. Weren't we just taking them to preschool yesterday? Didn't we just walk them to first... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• One Dead Fish

  While Erin is visiting family in South Korea, we are watching her fish. We brought home a big fish tank and three fish. A few minutes after filling the fish... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• We're Number One

  One of the things I really like about the girls' middle school band program is that they take a yearly trip to a band competition. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Always Wear a Hat

  I was stretching in the family room when I felt something strange on my head. I pulled it off my scalp and stared swearing. It was a tick. For the past few week... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• In the Dog House

  When Laurie called to ask if we could watch Molly, I said yes before she even finished the question. Our girls have been asking to watch Molly for a while now.... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Never-ending Sleepover

  The girls and I spent the night at a hotel as part of mother/daughter promotional event. Daddy stayed home with Holly and enjoyed a quiet evening. When we came... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Phone Again

  The blond twin has taken to her teenage years with gusto. She spends hours fixing her hair and changes her clothes multiple times before deciding on an outfit.... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rain, Rain Go Away

  The girls came home from Program Aide camp with lots of stories about their weekend. I worried a lot about their weekend. Friday night was chilly, but dry.... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Retirement in the Rear View Mirror

  A few months ago Daddy was offered a Voluntary Separation Package. After nearly 30 years at the same company, he was headed for early retirement. His final day... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• #MarchforScience

  I was going to volunteer for the March for Science until I saw that a friend and her daughter were marching. I talked to the girls and they decided they wanted... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Delivering the Silver

  Now that the girls completed their Silver Award projects, we're starting the really fun part of the process. We're delivering the items to different... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Different Kind of Easter Shoes

  When the girls were little I couldn't wait to dress them for Easter. They always wore cute dresses and shoes. Sometimes they wore hats, but usually they just... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Cousins Are for

  The girls giggled as they sat at the dinner table taking about the nights when their cousins babysat. They spilled their deepest secrets as they watched our... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Metal Mouths

  The dentist brought me back after the semi-annual cleaning to talk about the brunette twin's front teeth. She noted that the teeth pointed down and in, as if... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tough Horse Love

  Overheard at the barn... Momma: "What did I miss?" Brunette Twin: "Hampton tried to throw me. He keeps trying to buck me off." Momma: "You didn't let him throw... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Silver Achievement

  The highest award a Cadette Girl Scout can earn is the Silver Award. It's a community service project designed to create a sustainable outcome. The girls have t... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Words Describing the Brunette Twin

  The girls had class assignment to write something nice about each student, which resulted in some interesting word choices and discussions. How many times... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• One Word Describing the Blond Twin

  The girls had a class assignment to write something nice about each student. The girls sat at the dining room table, laughing all the time. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• See You Friday

  Daddy and I stood in the kitchen last night talking about our week. We went through what was going on each day. We walked through who was going to be where and... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keeping Your Mother Entertained

  On the way down to Orlando, I sat near a young mother and her toddler. I had so much fun keeping her busy while her mom took a break. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2017 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION