Kochenower Family blog

Sitting here watching Caelan and Brennan color. Seeing them together never ceases to inspire awe in me. When I got pregnant, the thought of the 10 and a half year age difference worried me. How would they relate, will they fight, will Brennan even give the baby the time of day, or will he quickly [.

For those who didn’t hear ahead of time, Scott is having his gallbladder removed today. It’s bothered him for years and has been mistaken for indigestion. We’re at Texas Health Resource Hospital in Dallas. His procedure is scheduled for 11:15 and we’re all checked in, so technically, there’s  nothin

I’ve noticed I’ve gotten really bad about just posting this stuff to Facebook, so I’m renewing my commitment to post this stuff here more routinely. Feel free to poke me if I slack So smart Oven Timer went off to tell me the diapers are done soaking. Caelan turned off the timer, put on an [...]

So…Caelan has accomplished his first real complex task on Tuesday. I’m still trying to decide whether to be proud or ashamed of it, lol. See, we usually keep some kind of movie going in his bedroom while we’re cleaning house or just hanging out. He’ll sit and watch a bit, but mostly plays and run [.

Well, I sure hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas! We decided to go have a holiday brunch rather than cooking big, especially now that the baby is feeling better Later we will likely take in a family movie and then huddle together playing games here at the house. Family time FTW! I hope to

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant, they, too, have their story. Avoid loud and aggressiv

My friend Dawn Kirby volunteers  with Soldiers’ Angels and they are selling cookbooks, for $10 each. 100% of the proceeds go to the organizations. If anyone would like to order one it would be greatly appreciated. This cookbook will be a gorgeous, colorful hard cover book with 200 wonderful recipes.

We seem to be having some technical difficulties with posting pictures to the Blog. I invite you to head to facebook and friend me there to see the new albums I am posting today. facebook.com/sandra.kochenower Picture Links: Caelan’s Adventure at the Mall Play Center on his Birthday Hanging out at t

Wow, where to begin… I have been obsessed with the overwhelming need to go back to school for quite some time.  On and off for the last several years; but for some reason, since this past January, I am overcome with it. I have hemmed and hawed and made excuses for too long and finally [...]

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