Too lazy to edit… and too lazy to write (much). I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Presenting, Thanksgiving at my parents’ house. Also known as, ‘the house where I grew up which has since been remodeled.’ Not waiting for the chess game to end… Side note: I gave that chess set to my grandfather... Read More →

This was the third weekend in a row where Ryan had a birthday party to attend. Usually the social events fall under the ‘Isabel’ category. You won’t see Ryan complaining, though. Then again, who would complain about glow-in-the-dark soccer? Ryan had a blast. Isabel had a blast. (She’s screaming on the inside.) ALL the kids... Read More →

It feels like most weekends I have an activity to take Isabel to… whether for Girl Scouts or just a party with friends. It was nice for Ryan to get a day out for a change. Man, he’s a chatterbox when he gets some one-on-one time. He can talk your ear off! And he really... Read More →

‎1. I’m gonna have trouble with this girl. Holy smokes! Look out middle schoolers. 2. So not fair. Those EYES. 3. I have been pointed out that the eyelashes deserve their own spot on this list… Did I say “not fair,” yet? The way the light was hitting those eyes, I HAD to ask her... Read More →

This was the first party they took themselves to – it was across the street. I saw Ryan standing here. Waiting for Isabel to get ready. And a vision hit me of his 15 year old self, waiting for his 18 year old sister. And I knew I had to take a picture. Of course,... Read More →

I love it when… my kid pushes through frustration, keeps trying, and hits the bulls eye. (@ the super cool Everglades Archery Range) Way to go, Isabel! Lookin’ pretty good yourself, there, Rye Pie. Read More →

When girl bonding meets exercise. That’s a good thing. After seeing pictures of Patience at a Color Me Rad 5K in VA, I’d been wanting to do one here. So I signed Isabel and myself up for Color Me Rad – Miami. The Thursday before, I made sure Isabel was up for it by taking... Read More →

As posted on Soul Parenting… Many nights, I am hurrying my kids to bed, ready to relish the last hours of the night. To finally get something done or sit in front of a favorite TV show. Or just to get to bed myself at the end of a long day. But some nights, I... Read More →

A beautiful mother and wonderful human being was taken from us tonight. I just can’t stand it. Miss you already. Your laugh was infectious. I’ll never forget it. Read More →

We threw a belated Halloween party on Nov 2nd for Ryan and his friends, mostly because he was long overdue for a Halloween party. I LOVE science and any excuse for fun experiments. So, I was all over this!! But an unexpected bonus is that it turned out to be a great pre-surgery distraction. And... Read More →

I had almost a year to prepare for this. That’s how long it took for us to get all the blood tests and scheduling done to make Ryan’s adenoid removal and tonsillectomy surgery happen. Still, I wasn’t ready. I don’t know HOW parents cope with being in a hospital when they’ve had NO time to... Read More →

Could they be any cuter? I didn’t even realize they both picked Batpeople costumes until about a week after we bought them. THAT is how out of it I was in October. There was a LOT going on. I’m really glad they did, though. They made my job as mom-tographer really easy. I mean, Batman... Read More →