The calendar proclaims that it’s already Day 2 of 2009 and here I sit, with not a single New Year’s Resolution penned. I guess it’s time to remedy that. As I’ve said before, I don’t like making resolutions. It’s too easy to fail at a resolution: you break it, and you’ve failed. So since I… Continue reading New Years Resolutions: 2009
Tag: Family
Trey’s Big Debut
In mid-December, McGowen held their annual Winter Concert. The 2nd and 3rd graders, along with the 4th and 5th grade choir, present holiday songs for parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, neighbors, and pretty much anyone within a 2-mile radius who has nothing better to do at 7 P.M. on a Thursday. The music teacher sent home… Continue reading Trey’s Big Debut
Sounds of the Season
I need to do a comprehensive Christmas post, but that involves uploading videos and resizing pictures and writing witty and creative content – none of which I am willing to do right now. So, in the meantime, I present to you my two most favorite piano students performing their Christmas songs. Enjoy! Note: The camera… Continue reading Sounds of the Season
Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition
*Â To be read to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas”* The first thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is a husband who loves me. The second thing at Christmas that I am grateful for is two awesome kids, and a husband who loves me. The third thing at Christmas that… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Christmas Stocking Edition
Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition
Fall is definitely here. The nights have become downright chilly. Our children must don jackets or sweatshirts before heading out to meet the bus in the morning. Our friendly “ghostly howl” around the front door is back as the winds have turned northerly and swirl around the entryway. We’re even seeing evidence of FALL COLOR… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition
Threads of Gratitude: A Patchwork of Blessings
Today McGowen held their annual Thanksgiving Feast at school. Of course, the kindergarten lunch was crowded with parents and grandparents all there to share in their little one’s special school lunch. By third grade, the crowd had thinned out somewhat. Grandma came and shared in lunch with both Trey and Crisana and Matt was able… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A Patchwork of Blessings
South Beach Update: Hurricane season!
Recently our lives have resembled hurricane season. Storms building, gathering strength, traveling full-tilt toward landfall, only to wreak havoc and leave us battered and shaken, trying to rebuild and shore up our strength before the next storm strikes. As a result, my focus has not been on my diet the way it should be. And… Continue reading South Beach Update: Hurricane season!
Goodness, Gracious, Great Gobbler Goodies!
This weekend is the annual Pack 303 Family Campout at Erwin Park. We always try to go once the weather is cooler. I think we achieved that. With an overnight low predicted to be in the upper 30’s, I’d say it’s cooled down just a bit. I’m still trying to be excited about sleeping outside… Continue reading Goodness, Gracious, Great Gobbler Goodies!
Threads of Gratitude – a new perspective
I know I missed a week last week. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t grateful – I most certainly was – but Thursday was the day we received the results of Matt’s biopsy and I needed to blog about that. So I’m trying to get back on track this week, because I have much for which… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – a new perspective
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