Out of the Mouths of Babes

"Of course it (water playscape) broke when we got here, because we are the bad luck family." ~ Rhys

Golfin

Ethan got to go to the links with the boys. He was the official photographer of the day!

Adventure on a Thursday Morning

On the way home, from dropping the boys off at school, a brightly colored object caught my eye. I went to investigate and to my astonishment it was a hot air balloon!! The balloon had to make an emergency landing in the cul-de-sac. Unfortunately park of the balloon got snagged on a lamppost! I took Jenny & Madden to see it, and we asked them if they could use a ladder. So my friend and I took over the ladder, and watched, between my fingers, as the man climbed to the highest rung and freed the balloon. They thanked us profusely and gave us a bottle of champagne! What a crazy morning! Adventures are around ever corner!! I can't believe that I didn't grab my camera!

Martha May Whoveaux

This I Believe

An 8th grade girl made this video. Sometimes it seems like young people only get negative press, and we forget that this cannot define a generation of people. This video blew me away with it's very profound message. Gives me hope for the world, and for Lucy.

Happy Heart Day Lucy!

How sweet it is to be here today instead of where we were a year ago


Puts things into perspective! Go out and have an awesome day!!

Somethings Will Never Sound Right

"I just choked him softly." ~ Ethan

Ethan is definitely in that period where he is struggling to make the right decision when he is frustrated. As an adult I can give him some good advice, but does that kind of advice ever really help? Humans really have to work through things themselves. Even with good guidance, one has to really live it to learn it. Sad really, because if children could take adult's advice and put it into practice right away, without any testing, think how evolved we would be. Hhhmm...I feel a sci-fi book coming on. For now we are practicing deep breathes and restraint. I'll let you know how I do!