Grace and Brian at Green Lakes State Park, a beautiful place for our last camping trip of the year. (We camped 39 nights in 9 different spots this year!) Kaylee, in one of her many costumes this month. Joshua helped me pull out some ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: September 2016
"Your hair smells like rainbows!" Grace told me. "You married well!" Joshua told me with a huge smile on his face. When I asked him to explain, he laughed and walked away. "Can we save all of my clothes when I outgrow them so I can ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: August 2016
Kaylee writes KSDT on her water bottles. It stands for "Kaylee's So Don't Touch". Grace had some paint on her arm so I suggested a shower. "No!" she exclaimed, being silly. "Showers make me dignified and they disgust ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: July 2016
"Mom! I've never seen you show so much skin!" Grace said to me when I put on a red tank top on July 4th. She seemed concerned, so I asked if it looked okay. "Oh yes, it's fine. Just UNUSUAL." she ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: June 2016
"Shall we eat alfresco tonight?" I asked the family on a beautiful evening. "No!" Joshua moaned. "Let's eat in-fresco! There's too many bugs outside." Brian told us about a woodchuck that he saw in our backyard while mowing the ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: May 2016
After Brian and I saw Jim Brickman in concert at the Eastman Theater, I started playing the piano more frequently. I can't read music, but I love to mess around. However, the second I sit down all the kids come running to join ... [ Read More ]