Category Archives: Family

What a week it has been!?  Seriously between the NFL dealing with domestic violence, child abuse and now Ron Washington in the MLB dealing with “marital unfaithfulness” I find myself sticking close to a radio and am fascinated.  As I … Continue reading →

Just a few short months ago, Brian and I boarded a plane that would take us to the Hunan Province and change our lives forever. While we were away, I had given Elam the “Planes” game.  Little did I know … Continue reading →

Tonight was the clincher: although we have had soccer for Elam and Calista for 3 weeks, tonight was the true test if I could claim the coveted title.  I now boldly proclaim I am a soccer mom. I started by … Continue reading →

I like to eat.  A lot. Brian is the same way.  His favorite food: food.  And with an almost 6 year old and an almost 4 year old, we are constantly snacking, prepping or cleaning up from a meal. Enter … Continue reading →

Brian has been away for 2 full weeks.  (Work and starting his masters at Wheaton Grad School!)  I could blog about how amazing single parents are and how without Jesus and/or wine by noon, I don’t know how they do … Continue reading →

“Mommy has a problem.  She yells too much.” 3 minutes before that I was literally face down on our pink carpet, tucked between our bed and dresser.  “Momma?  Where are you?”  Elam stood in his doorway, trying to figure out … Continue reading →

I got punched today. It all started when I looked at Calista’s Kindergarten enrollment paperwork.  “Urine” was followed by a long blank.  Oh great.  “Calista, you get to pee in a cup today.”  You should have seen her face.  “Pee … Continue reading →

Yesterday we took a family hike in Hartley Park.  We are blessed to have it literally in our backyard.  There are millions of deer tracks, ski trails and snow shoe tracks.  There are also tons of dog poo (why can’t … Continue reading →