What a long week at school!  I won’t go into specifics here, but trust me.  It was rough.  A friend of mine decided to have some of us over to her house tonight for a wine and canvas party.  Wow.  I had so much fun!  It was a blast!  Our…

So proud of my amazing cousins.  My Uncle Matt passed away 6 years ago this month. (Click the link) (So bummed the platform I used to make the slideshow of pics of him that night is no longer available online…I’ll have to go back in and add them to that…

My hair is driving me nuts!   It’s so thick…and when it grows out, it just hangs like a bell over my head.  HATE IT! I knew that I wanted to get my hair cut this week, so I had to help that sassy cut (the one in my head that…

So, I’ve been trying to get Punky to try new things….step out of his comfort zone.  This week, I was so proud!  He tried ARTICHOKES after I had made a recipe with artichoke hearts in it, and he loved them, I had asked if he’d try an artichoke. He did!…

He’s nearly 15 ½ months, and tonight he said his first word.  Ball. This word does not surprise me.   His favorite toy (to which he was referring when he spoke) is a rubber blue ball that my mom bought him at the dollar store.  It’s like one of those playground…

Remember how I changed my attitude so I can get more from church these days instead of sitting in back bitter that I can’t listen to the message…well, I am LOVING my time with the boys.  It is so precious to watch Punky help Kirby and so very awesome to…

Yesterday, I got to see Punky and his reading group perform a play in his classroom.   My heart was beaming!   He is such an amazing kid, and to watch him come out of his shell this year is beyond words! So proud of you, Punky!

Today is my brother’s 34th birthday.  Crazy how 34 years pass by!!!!   I remember when he was born. I was in kindergarten, and I stayed with my Grandma & Grandpa while Mom and Dad were at the hospital.  He was a pretty cute kid! As we got older, I…

Ever feel like some days are just so draining? Like the events of the day pull you in complete opposite directions? Attending meetings today about kids not being successful at our school. Breaks my heart. But, sometimes the kids need just so much more than we can provide within the…

It’s no secret how much I loooooooooove the Geico commercial with the camel (“Hummmmmp Daaaaaaaaaay!”) never saw it? Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWBhP0EQ1lA While we were home in October, Punky and his cousin went on a camel ride….and the whole time the boys were saying, “Hummmmmp Daaaaaaaay!” Made me laugh.…