Let me just get it out of the way now and say it: this afternoon was amazing. Today marked the dedication of our parent company’s shiny new facility over in Illinois. It’s a story that goes back far enough that I can’t remember how it began, but I was invited to a reception for…
One
This is what “one” looks like: Innocent, wide-eyed, joyful…and oh-so-much fun. Good grief, I’d forgotten how much fun one is. With two adult sons, I am shamelessly willing to live vicariously through friends with children. And lucky me, I get to live vicariously through a sweet friend at work who happens to have one of…
Road Trip
First road trip of 2013 is in the books! Oklahoma City and back…in two days. We got to see our favorite ballers up close. And I mean really close. Above were our actual seats, but during the pre-game warmup, an unbelievably obliging customer service woman arranged for the kids to sit in the owner’s seats…shown…
In a word…
Summarize your nutritional goals for 2013 in one word. That was the challenge I read the other day. While I’m not big on resolutions, this article caught my attention. Pick one word, look up its definition and use it as your mantra in every choice you make. I like that. But when I looked…
In the new year and always…
You sure do. (image credit: Gemma Correll)
If these hands could talk…
As we continue our newest work project, I am more and more amazed by how much a simple pair of hands (or two) can say. These hands could tell you the sweetest of love stories…a story that has not only unfolded to its final chapter, but is dwindling to its last precious, fragile pages. These hands could tell…
Christmas (according to the iphone)
Our work with a local charitable organization came full circle on Christmas Eve when we went out with a volunteer Santa to deliver gifts to a number of families. During the afternoon, we went to a housing complex for (as I understand it) folks (moms) with HIV. I lost count, but we visited at least…
Home
Starting a morning run at the farmer’s market reminded me yet again how much I love our little downtown. From this sweet kitty waiting for her store to open to this old-time candy shop…think I need to go back this afternoon for some last-minute Christmas shopping.
Lights…and Linus
Annual trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows for the Way of Lights…followed by a classic.
Dear Santa,
I’d like to amend my wish list. (Pinterest, you gotta stop doing this to me.)
Thank you
Today the boys and I were part of the wonderful world of Santa’s Elfdome. Translation: we helped wrap packages for a program here in town that provides Christmas gifts to families who would otherwise not have much of a holiday. Not only do kids and their parents receive gifts, they are handed their gifts from…
In my opinion…
…this holiday season is going by TOO QUICKLY! Argh! (but don’t you love this pinterest find. Click on photo for link.)
Because…
…every Monday should end with a video of a kid, a dog, and a mud puddle. Thank you for making my day, Don E.
I saw love today
Just a couple of parents going for an unhurried stroll in the park… in light rain…in 40 degree weather…pushing their child’s wheelchair. I spotted them across the street as I left the grocery store this afternoon. Made my heart hurt.
Scoot over, bud.
Now why do you suppose this one little bird was left out?
A very good year
– Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published for the first time. – Grover Cleveland replaced Chester Arthur as President of the United States. – The first issue of Good Housekeeping went on sale. – Sitting Bull joined Buffalo Bill. – Bicycle playing cards were introduced. What do these events have in common? 1885….
Happy Feet
Christmas has arrived early for me. As has my birthday. And Easter. And Groundhog Day. This is one of the best gifts to myself. Ever.
Quality Time With Santa
A Friday night visit with one super-awesome looking Santa… …and a Saturday morning 5k with a lot of Santa wannabes. And a good time was had at both. Although I now have a whole new respect for kids who are in the Santa Hot Seat. That’s a lot of pressure! I sat down and drew…
Because…
….every Wednesday should begin with a video of a two-year old jiving. (Watch to the end.) And every person who misses an office pizza party should have colleagues who set aside the leftovers for them…with a smile. Two small things that gave me big laughs today.
Now that’s not necessary…
What is it about these sweet, happy little Yuletide chocolate bears that brings out the meanie vandal in some people? Last year, it was the big bears on the store shelf. Those aren’t eye patches, folks. This year, the little guys got it, albeit not as blatant or pirate-like. But still. Who’s gonna want Mr….
Whew….
Two days, two trips to Michael’s and one trip to the hardware store (and countless replays of Elf) later, our tree is up and the house is fully decorated — inside and out. The biggest source of time suckage? Unpacking our ornaments. Every year I can’t figure out how we could possibly fit more ornaments…
Huh?
A single, stubborn, seasonally challenged azalea blossom on a nearby bush is proudly displaying itself. Brave little guy, but adding a bit of confusion to the fa-la-la we’ve got going on here at our house.
And just like that…
…the holidays are here! And this video has me ready to deck the halls!
Hazy, Lazy Morning
So I woke up early this morning and noticed a thick haze out our windows. It looked like a dream. Fearing that the fog would soon burn off, I snagged a camera and ran out the door. I ran out the door and apparently left my brain behind. I was wearing flannel and no shoes….
hey there, friends 