The second half of 2011 was a little challenging for our family. There was unemployment, which led to a great deal of struggle and stress, but in the end we were all healthy, which is what’s most important. I remember entering 2012 with hope and a positive outlook about the future and the possibility of […]
18 Summers, Minus a Few
Nick has an 8th grade promotion ceremony this afternoon. I don’t really get the point of this, the same as I didn’t really get the point of it at the end of elementary school. I’m happy and proud to celebrate accomplishments in the lives of my kids, but moving on to high school is something […]
A little Disney surprise
We’ve been to Walt Disney World two times as a family. Both times Paul and I surprised the kids at the very last minute. Seeing their faces was priceless, knowing in that very moment they would be leaving for the most magical place on earth. I love surprises, but I’ll be the first one to […]
When my spam folder got sprinkled with pixie dust
Last Tuesday was like any other typical week day. Paul and I picked up Cody from school together, came home, waited for Cody to change into his lounging clothes, then we all sat together and watched The Price is Right on the DVR. We record it every day for Cody and he asks every single […]
