Today I held a training meeting for an art project at the elementary school. I was supposed to give the intro to the project then start a vi...

All of my boys love to listen to music, dance to music, play or attempt to play music. Recently, Ansel has taken to writing his own songs vi...

The still air of those lazy, hazy days of summer has been kicked up by a wonderful breeze that’s been moving the air for a few days. With th...

I can’t believe this boy is in 4th grade! Or maybe it really is that I believe it,  but I don’t want it to be so. Kids grow so fast I tell y...

Ever since my parents went to Oregon for a friend’s graduation from Lewis & Clark, I’ve wanted to visit Oregon. When they came back from...

First, a big thank you to the Leonardo for allowing us through their illusion exhibit these laugh-out-loud photos!  This museum is a treat...

Man, am I glad I met this guy several years ago! We were freshmen in college, trying our best to be confident, cool, and look like we didn’t...

Last week a friend of mine shared with me that she was expecting a baby girl! I was so excited for her as she has been wanting to have a fou...

Ian: Penny Lane is in my ears and in my nose! Ansel: Mom, I’m going to buy a Ferrari when my kids are dads.  Oliver: Don’t forget to lock th...

Last year I realized I absolutely love Independence Day. This year, that love was confirmed. It was especially good this year because family...