When your toddler shifts his weight impatiently in the grocery cart seat while waiting for your meat counter order to be packaged and handed … [Read more...]
Tea and Crumpets
March 11, 2015 by
Emma invited her female classmates over for a tea party in February. We didn't advertise it as a birthday party, because Emma that the gift … [Read more...]
Hermione, Mark and Yo-ho
October 26, 2014 by
Meet Hermione, brilliant and loyal best friend of Harry Potter. Mark Wiseman, standout Hawkeye running back. and Jake the Neverland … [Read more...]
Huggles
October 18, 2014 by
This week, Emma learned to braid her own hair. Aedan decided on a Halloween costume after months of deliberation. Higdon created a … [Read more...]
My tiny cabbage
August 2, 2014 by
Mon petit chou grew her own ten pound whopper this year, as part of a national cabbage-growing competition through Bonnie seeds & … [Read more...]
Spots
July 20, 2014 by
Aedan had quite the holiday celebration - viral meningitus. July 4: Rode in the work truck for the parade in town, dispensed candy and … [Read more...]
Our Table
May 9, 2014 by
Our first major wedded-couple purchase in 2002 was a kitchen table that seated four and a matching sidebar. It has served countless meals, … [Read more...]
Vamos a la playa!
May 9, 2014 by
Friday morning found me rested and wide awake. I spent some time reading in our hammock while Joel slumbered, then later joined me with … [Read more...]
Vamos a Mexico!
May 9, 2014 by
Babies always seem to know when something changes in their atmosphere, and Wednesday April 2, Higdon was restless. He laid awake … [Read more...]
Soccer
May 5, 2014 by
Soccer season ended Tuesday for Emma, and two weeks ago for Aedan. I coached Aedan's K-1 team, and had several of my former preschool … [Read more...]
