Category Archives: mykids


Phineas and Ferb made this
Our kids watch a lot of Phineas and Ferb (Remember our Halloween costumes?). Maybe our kids watch too much TV inView full post »


Chick O’Lay
We’ve discussed our children’s pronunciation before. Add Chick O’Lay to the list for Sam. Chick-View full post »


Mother’s Day
I interviewed the kids for Mother’s Day this year: Why did God make mothers? F. To help us. G. Because they wereView full post »


Tres De Mayo Logos
This year the kid’s entered the school “Tres de Mayo” logo contest. The winning logo was used toView full post »


Spring Friday
Today after school, Francis caught butterflies while her brothers climbed trees.View full post »


Grandma Train.
I was playing trains with Sam this morning and he’s constantly saying things like “you be Whoa-sie, I beView full post »


Thomas, you no longer own me.
To all of you mommas of Thomas the Train lovers… I DID IT. I couldn’t stand it any longer. The track hasView full post »


The Amazing Fantastico and Mr. Fluffypants
A few years ago, when we were living in Amarillo, we threw a birthday party in our backyard. A few friends from the momsView full post »


Texas Tornado Weather
About a month ago, we had a tornado warning. All of the kids came home from school that day with stories about how theyView full post »


My sweet friend Elizabeth, a Rare Bird.
I just received the very best surprise in the mail from my sweet friend, Elizabeth Madden of Rare Bird Preserves.View full post »


Date night with Francis
Tonight I had a dinner date with Francis at IHOP. Followed by some looking (and playing at the Apple store). AndView full post »


Francis starts her first business, Artwork by Francis.
I recently read an article in Family Fun magazine about a 7 year old who started a business taking out his neighbor&#View full post »


A Rare Sighting.
Tonight, Francis came down to our bedroom half asleep and snuggled up with Matt. I couldn’t bear the idea ofView full post »


The long walk home.
Today, instead of picking up the big kids from school in the car, Sam and I walked. George found sticks (for his stickView full post »