No Fun, Really

Monday was Miss M’s “Princess Day.”
Gramma, Aunt Lizzie, and I – along with Pierce, Owen, and PK’s girlfriend, Memphis – took her for a day of full girly-ness.
First stop was the hair salon, where Miss M. had her locks shorn and straightened. (Not permanently straightened, thank heavens. Mommy likes her waves!)

There was shopping. [...]

Sweet Sixteen Today

“My, how the years have flown.”
My beautiful girl,
When you were born and the doctor announced, “It’s a girl!” I couldn’t have been more surprised. Sometimes, when I glance across the room, I’m still surprised.
Surprised and humbled, just as I am with your brothers, that I could have had any part in creating such a beautiful [...]

My Trip to Herkimer

Names have been changed except in cases where I couldn’t think of a cool nickname, so I just give the relationship. And Miss Lizzie better thank me for not using the nickname the brothers gave her!

I love day-trippin’, as I said in the previous post. Yesterday was a blast!
This was a family trip – [...]

Vacay and Day-Trippin’

Now that summer’s in full swing, thoughts turn to getting away.
I’m not a resort vacationer. Nothing was more stressful to me than the two times we left home for a week or more for a place like Disney World.
Standing in lines with cranky, tired kids, spending boatloads of money on bad food and “prizes” that [...]

It’s Independence Day

I wish you all a safe and joyful holiday.
Please remember: kids and fireworks do not mix!