You can only be young once. But you can always be immature. ~Dave Barry Mothers of teenagers know why animals eat their young. ~Unknown The young always have the same problem – how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin…
Good Things to Come
I saw this video for the first time last month, the night before the Casual Blogger Conference, and knew it was something I wanted to share. It was a message I needed to hear. Sometimes I feel like that young dad (yes, it really happened to the person speaking). He ended up ok, and his…
It Happened at Work
It was 1944 when Grandpa met Grandma for the first time. He had recently returned home from a mission in New Mexico, and she was living with an aunt and uncle and working in San Fransisco. Grandpa’s mom had met Grandma before his homecoming, and instantly made note of the absence of an engagement ring. She wrote…
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Did you know that Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 20? Have you ever asked yourself, “What in the world am I going to get my husband for Father’s Day?” Despite CandyMan’s recent bad track record at getting me anything for Mother’s Day, I love to shop for him. I love shopping, period. I love…
2 Graduations and a Milestone
My hope that life would settle down (and slow down) after I got back from the Casual Blogger Conference at the beginning of the month was in vain. Not only have things not slowed down, but they seem to have spiraled into a crazy whirlwind of time-sucking, energy-zapping madness. But like I keep saying (to…
Ready For a Road Trip?
Summer is the perfect time for family getaways. When I was a kid, my family would pack up the car and make the trip over the mountains and through the woods to Lake Tahoe. It was my favorite place in the world, and I imagine it would still be a favorite if I had the…
30 Indoor and Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids
For some of you, Summer is already in full swing. For others (like us) Summer hasn’t quite started yet, but will be here before we know it. The transition from full time school to full time play can be tough. It’s important (for us) to maintain a routine, even if that routine is different…
How Much Time Do Your Kids Spend Online?
During the school year, computer use is kept at a minimum for my kids (me? That’s another story!). My kids are at school for 7 1/2 hours a day, have homework and chores to do once they get home, and participate in scouts and other activities in the evenings. We stay busy. But the…
A Way to Give Back to Those Special Teachers
This morning, I spent two hours sorting and shelving books for the first grade team at our elementary school. When KitKat started kindergarten, I committed to volunteer in the schools as often as possible. With the subsequent births of more babies through the years, it wasn’t always easy to stay consistent with that goal, but…
Hard at Play
While I’m hard at work editing a back-load of pictures from recent photo shoots AND this past weekend’s I Heart Faces photowalk in DC, I will leave you with a simple picture. One of my favorite shots of my youngest daughter, Reese, and my oldest niece, Chick. These girls know how to play. If you…
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