Our Baby Girl sent me a song last night. First I read the words … and got a little teary. THEN I played the recording — oooh baby….that was it for me. I lost it. DIY Guy just watched me and smiled — while the happy tears rolled down my cheeks. Before you listen and/or read … Read More
Baby Girl
She’s 21. and he likes her. alot. and her big brother adores her and looks out for her He even hosted her b’day party at his place.
We can be dorks…
Note….this is a totally random blogpost…. We definitely have our moments . . . of reverting back to our childhood and embracing our “inner dork“ it’s always a random moment or when the camera comes out which is pretty much out all the time We like to pull the cereal bag out of the box and wrap gifts in the box to disguise easy … Read More
June 17
22 years ago this handsome, funny, smart, sweet, sensitive & wonderful guy joined our family at 2:15 a.m. weighing in at 9 lbs. 3 oz. Though he was 10 days late ….when he decided he was ready to leave the womb, he wasn’t willing to wait -so he was born 25 minutes after we arrived at the … Read More
Message in a bottle
I get tired of just sending cards with money in them, or cards with gift cards to my nieces and nephews. So once in a while (I wish I could say I did it all the time) I like to fill a bottle with some birthday fun. I start with a basic – plastic 2-liter … Read More
Style
Fifty Years Ago…. these were HOT glasses… 50 years ago we didn’t have: color tv disposable contact lenses microwaves CDs ipods cordless phones cell phones Paris Hilton the Oprah Show laptops computers gas fireplaces Crest White Stripes Mountain bikes ATMs Car seats for kids Bike helmets seat belts Japanese cars in America McDonalds Dairy Queen … Read More
Countdown
So…….got this card in the mail. It arrived last week. And….I already got a hotel discount for the last weekend of February with it! Yeah, baby…. THAT’s what I’m talk’n about! Bring it!
Happy Birthday Wild One!
Happy 23rd Birthday to our “Wild One” Cara Kjersti Cara was first. First born that is. We pretty much knew from the beginning that she wasn’t going to be one of those “compliant” children who made parenting look easy. Nope, she is our strong-willed child. Strong willed children have a way of making us parents feel … Read More
Celebrating
Our children are a gift. We’ve always believed that. (even in the difficult times). Children seem to bring out the best in a person — and occasionally– the worst. (We’ve experienced both those extremes in our family). Last night we took a “surprise party” to Danae’s house. She didn’t know we were coming – or … Read More
A New Era !
Happy Birthday Baby Girl! …always the charmer – and lover of the shades! and now . . . …our baby girl is ushering us out of the teen years! Happy 20th Birthday Danae Joy!