It’s always nice when someone admits that you’re right. You see, we’ve always known Trey’s a great kid. We tell people that all the time. We brag on him and take great pride in all that he can do. It seems we’re not alone. This month, Trey was awarded the Most Valuable Maverick award for… Continue reading Maverick Pride!
Month: January 2009
Threads of Gratitude: Warm Woolen Mittens Edition
Yesterday we had a “snow day.” I use that term loosely, because technically we did not have any snow. We had ice, and really just a glazing of it. Before all you northerners hurt yourselves laughing at us, let me remind you that nothing is more dangerous than being on an icy road with some… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Warm Woolen Mittens Edition
A Sad Day
With credit to a fellow Sloan Creek Neighbor who sent this out to our google group. An Obituary printed in the London Times…….. Interesting and sadly rather true. ‘Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old… Continue reading A Sad Day
South Beach Update: Just Hangin’ On the Beach
I’m happy to report that the scale and I have reached a truce. We are now back on speaking terms. Our relationship is volatile and there are likely to be many more tense moments, but for now things are good. Not as good as I had hoped, but defninitely better than they were. And while… Continue reading South Beach Update: Just Hangin’ On the Beach
“Time for Tea!” (A Happy Birthday Story)
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Crisana. She was a happy little girl, especially happy because she had just celebrated a birthday. She wanted to share this birthday with all her friends, but how? “I know!” cried Crisana. “I’ll invite my friends to a Teddy Bear Tea Party!” And so she… Continue reading “Time for Tea!” (A Happy Birthday Story)
Speed Racer
Announcer #1: Yes, race fans, it’s that time of year once again: time for Cub Scout Pinewood Derby! Announcer #2: Entering this year’s race, we have seasoned veteran Trey Speer driving the #319 car. Announcer #1: He totally revamped his design from last year, everything from the shape of the nose to the placement of… Continue reading Speed Racer
Threads of Gratitude: Lab Coat Edition
What can I say? I know there’s a lot for me to be grateful for this week, but in my mind there’s really only one worth mentioning. This week, I’m grateful for healing. I’m grateful for doctors who provide medicine and care to help sick people get well…people like my husband, who as of this… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Lab Coat Edition
Six Things I Love About You
It wasn’t that long ago that I was doing this. No, really. Just last week, as a matter of fact. But this time, it’s Crisana’s turn! On January 22, 2003, we welcomed a precious little baby girl into our lives. Everything about her has been a surprise, from finding out we were expecting another baby… Continue reading Six Things I Love About You
In God We Trust
Today we inaugurated a new president. And, in the process, we also witnessed history. Whether I like it or not, whether I voted for him or not, Barack Obama is now the President of the United States. He is the face of our nation, the voice of our country to the world. And though he… Continue reading In God We Trust
Born in Arizona, Moved to Babylona…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP7AJiQM2RI[/youtube] Yesterday, Matt and I had a date. A date with a boy king, no less. The background to the story is long and since no one probably cares, I’ll spare you the details. However, through the generosity of a very special family member, we were able to go see the King Tut exhibit at… Continue reading Born in Arizona, Moved to Babylona…