It’s hard to believe it’s been four years. Four years since our very first Sloan Creek Easter Egg Hunt where we had more non-SCE residents in attendance than residents. Four years since hiding a few dozen eggs in our playroom and having neighbors over for pizza. Four years since we ran around on Sunday afternoon… Continue reading Egg-sellent!
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Luck o’ the Irish!
I’m not Irish. I don’t even play one on TV. But I was a teacher, so I have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day more often than most. Usually I celebrated with cute leprechaun-themed worksheets and green bulletin boards. I’m happy to say I’m celebrating differently this year. Usually I have something cute and entertaining to say… Continue reading Luck o’ the Irish!
American Idol: The second 12
Wow…the contestants sure are making this easy. I almost don’t even need to try! But I do need to fulfill my blogging goal, so I post anyway. Last night was another night of sub-par performances with a few shining moments thrown in for good measure. Certainly there were some who did not live up to… Continue reading American Idol: The second 12
American Idol Predictions: The first 12
Our waiting has paid off…America finally gets to vote! So we have a “new” format – which is eerily similar to Season 3, so maybe not all that “new” after all – and that year turned out some great talent, so maybe that’s a prediction of what this year will bring. All I know is… Continue reading American Idol Predictions: The first 12
The Birth of Valenstein
“You have created a monster, and it will destroy you!” *evil laughter* Well, I’m not so sure about that, but we DID create a monster. Introducing Valenstein, the Valentine-eating monster! The requirement was to create a box to store their valentines. It was to be a family project, fun, and would be voted on by… Continue reading The Birth of Valenstein
Dance Fever!
It’s official – we’re dancin’ fools! This evening Matt and I went on a date. We went dancing! But we didn’t dance together the whole night long. In fact, Matt went out with a younger woman. I was escorted by a younger man. And we were both okay with the whole thing. WHAT?? Before you… Continue reading Dance Fever!
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
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: 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
My Christmas Letter
Dear Santa, I’ve been a good mom all year. I’ve fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor’s office more than my doctor and sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree on the school playground. I was hoping you could spread my list out over… Continue reading My Christmas Letter