I wanted to go ahead and write about and post pictures from our last couple of days in Canada… you know, for posterity and all. On our way back from the mountains we hit up the super enormous mall in Edmonton, West Edmonton Mall. It’s in West Edmonton. 
They have both a water park…
Nine Years Ago…
…I became a mother. It was a crazy but amazing and life-changing day. And sometimes it feels like just yesterday and other times it feels like a really long time ago. Ben is my smart, funny, emotional, sensitive, handsome boy with lots of questions and a penchant for accents. He does a pretty good British…
The Real Santa
The Saturday afternoon before Christmas I was given the chance to go play Santa. Tim sent me off to go shopping for a bit and I was able to finish up my shopping (mostly for him!). I was so joyful, happy with my purchases, feeling the Christmas spirit in the chilly air and smiling on…
Big Foot
I like to pop a squat in the corner spot on the right end of our L-shaped sofa because the arm is super cushy and it’s next to the end table where I can put my drink of choice. Sometimes the kids will come snuggle up to me while I am sitting there watching t.v….
Easier
I commented to a friend of mine the other day that things are getting “easier” as the kids get older. I think what I really meant is that things are easier now that G is in Kindergarten. I don’t mean that in a mean way, I’m just saying the boy takes a lot of energy…
No More Summer For You!
The little kids are here at the dining table playing play-doh (I know, I’m a saint) while I’m contemplating going to the gym. I haven’t felt quite right since I got back from BlogHer. I felt pretty good on Wednesday but I think that was because I actually exercised. This morning I got up earlier…
It was the best day ever/It was the worst day ever
My oldest child loves to rate the day by those two phrases above. He’s been doing this for years now. Yesterday was the worst day ever because he stubbed his toe REALLY badly (seriously, the entire base of this toenail is purple right now). Today was the best day ever because I turned on the…
First Communion Forgetfulness & MEM
I just have to say it is a good thing that God knows we make mistakes because I COMPLETELY forgot about the Friday night rehearsal for The B Man’s First Communion. Thankfully he had already practiced his reading, as well as how to line up and receive the host, the previous Sunday at the retreat they…
Leaving a Legacy
I hate that my memory fades so fast. It does you know. It truly does. Tim will bring up something and start rattling off the details and I’ll think to myself and even say, “I don’t remember that.” (trust me, he’s nodding along if he’s reading this…) I’m not sure what is taking up the…
Fastest party planner in the South!
I imagine Emily Post rolled over in her grave last week when I invited everyone to The B Man’s last-minute birthday party via email and text. Even I was a tad mortified. But I knew it was “now or never” on the party and since we were no longer traveling to Austin for the half…