This gallery contains 24 photos.
It’s amazing how three kids can grow up in the same house, with the same parents, and be completely different. I know there is psychology in birth order, but the differences are always entertaining. Continue reading
This gallery contains 14 photos.
The trenches of parenthood can sometimes seem daunting and alone. But sometimes just putting it out there, makes all the difference. Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
I had no idea Roosevelt, Allergies and Frugs could all be thrown together and still make sense. But it totally does. Continue reading
I woke up to the vibration of our behemoth vehicle thundering down an unfinished gravel road. I wasn’t sure where we were geographically. Physically I realized I was crammed into Cecilia’s bunk. Abby’s analogy homework pops into my mind in … Continue reading
Cecilia Rae It took me forty years to make it to Alaska and just a few weeks ago we celebrated Cecilia’s 6th birthday in Fairbanks. For her birthday we took her to the kid friendly Pioneer Park in Fairbanks. We … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
Ebb and Flow…I’m so ebbing right now, it’s not even funny. Ok, maybe it’s a little funny. Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
I have done a lot of “soul searching” and have come to the conclusion, almost every stupid decision made by me, can be traced back to Kerosene. So glad it’s Kerosene rather than something serious, like “poor judgement”. Whew. I solved that case pretty quick! Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
Winning the lotto means different things for different people. To me, at this time in my life, it’s so much more than monetary winnings. Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
Sometimes I feel so selfish for wanting an hour of peace and quiet. At what point do children want to be by themselves? Not that I’m longing for that day, far from it. But is an hour too much to ask? Don’t answer that! Continue reading
What do you do when your 9 year-old wants a puppy for her birthday…but your not quite ready? You gently explain, “Daddy and I are not quite ready to fill those big holes in your hearts just yet. The day will come…just be patient. I love you. Pick another gift.” Playing the mean mom today. Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
Sometimes I wake up at night with an uncontrollable urge to laugh at something. So I laugh at ANYTHING. Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
Reminiscing about some great friends who accept us for all of our uniqueness. Continue reading
This gallery contains 5 photos.
I have been lucky enough to have many mentally satisfying and physically challenging jobs. I have also had some really bad jobs. Even those jobs, I appreciate. They taught me something I still use today. But my most favorite job by far, is being a mother. I daresay it is the most mentally and emotionally challinging and physically straining jobs I have ever had. Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
Waking up on a Friday, for me, is like waking up the day before we go on vacation. I wish it could be Friday everyday. Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
It’s official…Greg and I are grown-ups. I was in the garage when my best friend (Greggy of course) came to tell me some friends of ours are separated…getting the big ‘D’. It’s upsetting and it’s hard not to let it … Continue reading