On Friday morning, after it snowed all night at camp, I was pretty sure we were not going anywhere. Even as we loaded up the cars and knocked the deep deep powder off of them, I thought really…we are going to be sitting back by the fire in our cabins … Continue reading
I rode up and back to Colorado with my dear friend, Donna Hall, her son Tony, my three older kiddos and one Alex Heffington. There was some switching around of the kids here and there, but we always had at least seven in my little red chevy venture. In honor … Continue reading
Taido and I fell into bed at 2am after the last kid had been shuttled home from Snowcamp ’09. Epic as always. Our spring break adventures just keep getting better. Hopefully I won’t forget all the stories while I’m working my way out from under this pile.
Here’s the book discussion guide I used for our boxed lunch book club back in February The Sound of Waves by Yukio Mishima. 1. Love at first sight. Here’s a quote from Chapter 2 (p.13) right after Shinji has seen Hatsue for the first time. Shinji always went to sleep … Continue reading
This picture stopped me in my tracks. I thought it was worth seeing, so I swiped it off my friend, David’s blog. Thoughts? Mary Polly said she remembers this exact scene being described in the book, Bud, Not Buddy. I’ve been thnking a lot about our “standard of living” lately. … Continue reading
This post is written by guest blogger: Anna Davidson I have suitcases piled up in my bedroom right now. Small lists are scattered on every surface as I’ve been scribbling things to remember to pack. Tomorrow we are embarking on a trip to Florida. We will drive 20 hours to … Continue reading
Today is Wednesday, so Simon and I should be together at BSF. But instead I am in Colorado and he is in Arkansas and BSF is off for the week. In honor of not going to BSF, here is Simon singing his two favorite songs he learned there. Cutest child … Continue reading
This post is written by guestblogger: Anna Davidson (my sister). A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. ~Marion C. Garretty My oldest daughter asked me today, “Mom, will I ever have to babysit Emily?” (She’s 8 and asking about her 6 year old sister). … Continue reading
This is not your after school snack cookie. This cookie is for book club, for your valentine, for your late night trip to the cookie jar. In other words, this cookie is for adults. Or mature children, mature being defined here as lover of nuts and very dark chocolate. When … Continue reading
Simon: Come on. How can you not take me with you to Colorado? I even have the shirt! Me: Sorry, buddy. Gotta be old enough to get down the mountain on your own. Have a great week with your grandparents, your aunt and uncle and especially your cousins! Happy Spring … Continue reading
