We lost Joe's grandpa yesterday.While he was 90, and all the right things have been said, all the suffering and illness are gone, all the goodbyes have been shared, it's still hard. Even when you're 40, your grandpa is still indeed your grandpa.This relationship, however, between Joe and Grandpa ... Read More about Living in the Present
Cooking 101
Hi friends.I trust you have enjoyed a lovely holiday. I am certain you spent a little bit of time with friends and family, maybe did a little shopping, napping, decorating, perhaps?I did a lot of all, sans the napping, because what one year old set of twins wants their mama to NAP??Anyway, in my ... Read More about Cooking 101
Never Lost in the Shuffle
Today, Josie is nine.I can remember vividly being anxious about our second child to arrive. How in the world would I have two children?Ha.My biggest concern was her getting lost in our shuffle of life. Her big sister was the center of the universe around here...how would she fit in? She was going to ... Read More about Never Lost in the Shuffle
Let’s Go To the Movies
So Joe and I went to the movies yesterday.No, it wasn't to see Mockingjay, Part Two (which we are both hoping to see. I know, nerds.)No, it wasn't The Peanuts Movie with the kids (which we are both hoping to also see. Yes, nerds again.).It was Farmland.Yes, Farmland. For those of you who did not ... Read More about Let’s Go To the Movies
World Prematurity Day
Well, this is not exactly agricultural, but in light of all that has been happening in the world, and all that has happened in our little world in the past year, I thought I should recognize this day.Facebook has told me of this holiday via my sweet sister in law. Joe's sister, Jessica, and her ... Read More about World Prematurity Day