family things

  • We’re off to see the wizard…

    I have seen the dark side of Halloweeen and it’s name is costume shopping. Little A is going to have a halloween fall festival party and parade at school on the 31st (A question about political correctness gone awry: How many festivals have you heard of that are taking place October 31? ). She needed… Read more


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  • The Pumpkin Patch.

    One really cool thing about the place where we live is that there are several operating farms in the area where kids can choose a pumpkin, navigate a maize maze, see apple cider pressed and do all kinds of other neat stuff around Halloween time. Read more


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  • vision and mountains.

    Yesterday afternoon I was talking to my mother about the latest in tests and procedures for my dad. He’s been going through scans and tests and other opinions to ensure that he gets the best care possible. We’re so blessed that his prognosis is so positive and that we all have so many wonderful people… Read more


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  • black week

    It’s black week at Little A’s preschool. No matter how I attempt to make sure she has a little diverse group of colors covered in her wardrobe, the semester always seems to start with a color she doesnt have a stitch of in the closet. I went to the store to get a few items… Read more


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