Poor little guy was a great sport today as I dragged him out of bed after being Disney-ed to death yesterday.  The accompanying Star Wars backpack and lunch box helped out immensely.  There’s no school like the old school, right?  He’s excited for a wonderful 1st grade year and a great teacher.  I noticed the [...]

photo courtesy of Will We headed over to the Rands again this year for Thanksgiving.  They were willing to host this year even though they moved into their new house 3 days prior.  I think she was worried I might pop if we did it at our house and who really wants to risk NOT [...]

photo courtesy of Will I did a bit of sulking this year – Thanksgiving morning.  Will refused to let me do the Turkey Trot in Oceanside with Amber this year.  What happened to tradition?!  I know the answer…my belly…and yes, I’m learning how to be a more gracious coper when things don’t go my way. [...]

The kids had their first piano recital on Friday.  I have been asking them for months to play in the recital and they have both continually rejected the idea.  Once the creme puffs and cookies came out, their tunes quickly changed and suddenly, they were both excited to show off their mad piano skills. Annie [...]

Hudson celebrated turning 6 and chose a Pirate theme for his birthday this year.  I think that all these guys majorly rocked the “stache”.  They definitely got in touch with their inner scurvy pirate. I do believe this helped them with their treasure hunt as well as with their cannonball practice.  Will was confused as to [...]