Grandma and Grandpa put in a call to the North Pole and we got 2 visitors Christmas Eve.  Apparently, Grandpa met Santa in his travels through Alaska during some military training.  The kids cleared off the naughty list just in time too.  Santa did return late after the children were tucked all snug in their [...]

 Sitting in the kitchen at the island…minding my own business… Annie Hey Mom, I think Gracie is part elf. Me What?! Annie She has to be part elf because you are part elf. Me What?! Annie Look at your ears.  You’re half elf- she’s half elf. Me…speechless     This morning at the bathroom vanity…I’m [...]

Our Christmas Disney trip was fabulous!  Just look at Will’s face.  Can you tell they reopened, Pirates of the Caribbean?! Both Hudson and Annie got picked out of the crowd to be padowan!  For those of you who aren’t familiar with Disneyland, a Jedi comes out and picks a few kids out of the crowd [...]

Three and a half million lights and a slight chill in the air is a great way to welcome December.  The Phoenix Zoo had just that so we headed out to enjoy an evening with family and fun.  Hudson and Grant got to go head to head in a hill race.

Driving in the car after picking Hudson up from school… Hudson Hey Mom, did you know that Superman is the man of tomorrow?! Me  I did. Hudson  Well, we’re the same. Me Really?  How? Hudson I’m the man of tomorrow too.  Tomorrow is my birthday! Me Yes you are, Hudson…yes you are…   Sitting at [...]