Park Place

I'm feeling the need to add a couple of post scripts to the last post.1. I was not referring to one play date in particular. These were more observations I have made over the last 11 years.2. There are different rules for people you know very well (i.e. cousins, best friends, people who understand y

......We would have standardized play date rules.  These rules come from things I've experienced over the last 11.5 years (no I'm not kidding!).Here's what I propose:1.  Plan the play date at least two days ahead of time (preferably longer).  Some of us aren't as flexible as others (especially those

 Peter in action Camden got the chance to be Peter in the 1st grade performance of Peter Rabbit today. He did an awesome job!! I had watched the dress rehearsal so I knew what to expect. Today was Sam's first time seeing it and when I looked over at him during Camden's solo the tears were flow

What I learned at the Hunger Games premiere last night.....Even being at the movie theater for 4 hours, I still couldn't finish a large diet coke.When you are old and are planning on staying up until 3am, you should really try to get a nap in sometime during the day.No matter how long you have been

Before we had kids....back when I didn't think I ever wanted kids.....I thought I knew what would be the hard things about being a parent. Actually, I was pretty accurate in my worries. The things I knew would bother me definitely do. Although some would disagree, I think I have learned to deal with

It's been awhile...some of you have checked on me...thanks for that! We are all well, just busy living life instead of writing about it I guess. First grade and Sixth grade are proving to be great years for both offspring. The 6th grader especially is thriving in middle school. So fun to watch!!Afte

Here's what I'm going to remember from Christmas 2011....due to watching so many suffer, true focus on the things that matter (even if that meant letting some cherished traditions go),hearing my sweet son sing, in a clear, loud voice, the Christmas carols at our Christmas Eve service,a relaxed night

I'm under no delusions of my photographic ability but every once in awhile I capture some good ones....here are my favorites of the year!The hawk....my hero for carrying off one of the many rabbits that torment me!The rents and the kids at the rodeo!