A couple of weeks ago (you know, the beginning of the NEW year) many of my blogging friends chose a word to begin their year. A single word that they could reference for goals and thoughts and who knows what else. I was not personally going to do it because I am not very good…
A Regular Afternoon (and family pictures)
I just made a pot of chili and it simmers on the stove. On the L-shaped couch sits a huge plastic Sam-sized container of animal crackers, the lid nowhere to be found. Along with my two boys, a bowl of popcorn, one (empty, thank goodness) plastic cup, a pillow, a remote control, a stuffed teddy…
A Lesson in Clothes Buying (for your kids)
Have I mentioned that all it wants to do here is rain and be nasty out? I think I have. Anyway, that doesn’t really have anything to do with my post today. Or maybe it does just a little. The little kids usually play on the church playground while their older brother is in church…
They Were Just So Dang Happy To Be Outside (and so was I)
It’s been raining and GRAY here since the new year. I am pretty sure I can count on one hand the days or parts of a day since then that I have seen a hint of the sun or any touch of blue sky. But, on Friday afternoon it was overcast and not raining. …
I’m a Happy Wife
The other day I got a direct message on Twitter from The Happy Wives Club. It sounded familiar, but I couldn’t really remember following them, or the site. I mean, I see and click through SO much on any given week day, on the ole internet. You know how it goes. But, the DM addressed…
My Dream of Three
I had always envisioned myself with three children. I had no idea how far apart they would be, what their genders would be or in what order they would go, but I wanted them in my heart, for a long time. There was a time when I thought the third child would never be for…
Insta Kate
I *may* have posted a few photos of K on Instagram this last year. Here are some of my favorites. Okay. A LOT of my favorites… in order. Library Peek-A-Boo Cuteness Hollywood Fashionista Bubble! Carousel Pampered Playing Multi-tasking Reading Strolling Tire-swinging Potty Three Tough Tasty Framed Holiday Smile
Holiday Rewind
Are ya totally over Christmas by now? Well, then you better click away. (please don’t) I took a break from the blog during the holiday but that means that I got a tad behind on posting some pics that I wanted to share and record for posterity – you know, the main reason I have…
80 New Years
Today my father turned 80 years old. I wasn’t there to celebrate with him but I was there in spirit and of course through the phone when I called to wish him both Happy Birthday and Happy New Year. He roasted a duck just like he does every year, it’s his favorite birthday tradition. And…
Photo Bomb. I mean explosion. (2012 Review)
I took gobs and gobs of photos in 2012. (which reminds me that I need to do another back-up soon…) I took photos mostly of my kids and my family but I was blessed to take photos for other people as well. This year was a HUGE learning curve for me in regards to my…