Well Halloween 2018 was a success. You may recall my post about their excitement for Halloween and particularly their costumes. Cowboys like us Our cowboys were so excited to dress up. And I have to say, for Amazon purchases where I can't inspect the quality of their costumes in person, I was very pleased with … Continue reading The Real Deal
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Cowboys like us
Have you ever been woken up to two boys creeping around your bedroom in the pitch dark, on their hands and knees, full cowboy gear complete with hats? You hear whispers as they attempt to hide and as you wake up, and open your eyes, "Bang, bang, bang, Mommy! We got ya!" Chaps, bandanas, hats, … Continue reading Cowboys like us
Our 3, at 6 months
Boy do they look so much alike. Even as their Mom, I have to admit they really do. They certainly look like brothers but are unique in their own little ways. A quick look here of photos from October 2013, July 2015 and September 2018 and (off the top of my head) I can point … Continue reading Our 3, at 6 months
How to find dinosaur bones
We went on a fun adventure as archeologists, this morning, at our park. Along with bikes, we brought some tools, snacks, my coffee and a bucket, of course. We were on the hunt for dinosaur bones and fossils. We were hoping to find a T-rex. Maybe next time!!
Mom guilt
A newborn takes so much of your time and attention, all day, every day. Thank goodness for Dads and family members who can help to balance that with the older siblings and give them some extra time and attention. But, us moms still sometimes feel that guilt that we aren't giving enough attention to the … Continue reading Mom guilt
Hunter’s First baseball game
Hunter is so excited to start baseball. With the first weekend's games having been canceled due to weather, his first actual game was last night, April 17th. Josh is an assistant coach and Hunter proudly wears number 7. Hunter got all of his gear- ball bag, bat, balls and helmet for his birthday last week. … Continue reading Hunter’s First baseball game
A letter to our second child
Dearest Deacon, Right after your brother's first birthday party we found out we were pregnant with you. Although we were prepared, "Well that was fast" was our first thought. Our second thought was "We are totally ready to do this all over again." Now that second thought waivered from time to time as your brother … Continue reading A letter to our second child