Came at the RNC this past week. No, it wasn’t one of the A-list politico’s giving a stirring and patriotic speech. No, it wasn’t John McCain accepting his party’s nomination. No, it wasn’t even the introduction of Sarah Palin and her amazing debut on the national stage…though I have to admit being pretty much blown… Continue reading My favorite moment in American politics
Category: Kids…gotta love ’em
Posts about my kids and the cute/funny/annoying/endearing/aggravating/precious things they do or say.
The Evolution of a Great Day
5:20 A.M. – Wake up for no apparent reason. Not liking the way this day is starting. 5:50 A.M. – Tired of tossing and turning and trying to sleep, finally get up. Not thinking it’s going to be a great day. Try to find a quiet yet productive activity to consume my time while waiting… Continue reading The Evolution of a Great Day
Trumped!
A wise person once said, “The best laid plans”… well, they don’t always work out. I had already planned to post this evening about David’s visit and the early 50th birthday party we held for him tonight. Everything was going along perfectly… …and then Crisana’s tooth fell out. I mean 50’s great and all, and… Continue reading Trumped!
A Change of Seasons
With the beginning of school, we look forward to the end of the hot, dry Texas summer and the cooler weather of fall. While fall in Texas doesn’t last very long (usually no more than 24 hours), the relief is always welcomed and enjoyed before we are ushered into winter’s chill. But this year, the… Continue reading A Change of Seasons
Princess of Shoes
Yesterday we registered our children for Upward Soccer through Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church. And come to find out, evaluations were being held yesterday, too! So we ate a quick (and South-Beach approved!) dinner and scooted our little selves over to the church for the evaluation session. Trey, having played two seasons of soccer previously, was… Continue reading Princess of Shoes
Living in a Seussian World…
Actual conversation between Crisana and MJ (affectionately known ’round these here parts as Nana and Nanu) when I picked them up from camp on Monday: Crisana: “Michael, do you like my doll? She’s NEW.” Michael: “Why’d you name her SUE?” Crisana: “She’s not in a SHOE!” They’re not even married yet and they have already… Continue reading Living in a Seussian World…
The Backyardigans
In 1974, a neighbor friend from our church in Miami held a “5-Day Bible Club” in her home. At the time, I was 5 years old and looking forward to starting school. My big brother Dan would walk with me as we crossed busy 82nd Avenue to get there and back home again. I must… Continue reading The Backyardigans
Ka-BOOM!
Last night was the annual Stueve-Speer Kaboomtown Food Fest and Fireworks Extravaganza. Yes, you read that right. We watched the fireworks on July 3. Go figure. Matt and I have attended Kaboom-town nearly every year for the past umpteen. Before we had children we would go with my parents and celebrate my mom’s birthday with… Continue reading Ka-BOOM!
Feeling Blue
Yesterday we made our annual pilgrimage to Sadler, TX, home of Bailey’s Berry Patch. We have been doing this each year since Crisana was just a toddler, and even though it’s a bit of a hike, the crop of ripe juicy blueberries is always worth the drive. This year we were joined by my dear… Continue reading Feeling Blue
Bullseye!
It’s amazing what a little housecleaning can do for my psyche. Somehow the cleansing of my bathroom toilets promotes a cleansing of my soul. The washing of the dirty dishes washes away the tiredness and the funk from my emotional “sink.” It’s sad, really, almost a sickness. But it’s worth it, because now, my mind… Continue reading Bullseye!