Today is the last day of school. Wow. 180 days of learning…over. My baby’s first year of school…done. How in the world did this happen? I’ve already written a post expressing my gratitude for their teachers and the staff at McGowen, so I won’t repeat myself. But I do have to brag a little. Because… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: School Backpack Edition
Month: June 2009
Up, Up, and Away!
Summer vacation doesn’t officially start until tomorrow afternoon at 3:46 P.M. But I’m not one who likes to wait until the last minute, so we decided to get a jump start on our summer by going to the movies tonight! I took our children – plus a friend each – to go see the latest… Continue reading Up, Up, and Away!
Celebrate!
We must be getting old. This is the second year in a row we’ve attended a graduation for one of our children. This year, it was Crisana’s turn. Again. She graduated from kindergarten! The teachers had planned a whole morning of celebration for the students. It all began with a program in the gym. The… Continue reading Celebrate!
Cookin’ on the Beach: Super Summer Suppers!
Summertime always seems to awaken in me a desire to cook a little differently. Light, easy, simple suppers with lots of fresh veggies seem to be our summertime menu. No heavy casseroles, no hot soups or chilis. As we head into summer, I give you this recipe which – incidentally – I served to rave… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Super Summer Suppers!