Be Grateful
Resetting my perception focusing on having an attitude of gratitude! [...]
Next Level
May 7, 2021 Next Level Today my oldest daughter graduates. An actual in-person, cap-and-gown graduation for both high school and college. She officially graduated high school a few days ago. But since she was starting college classes, she has wanted to walk her cap-and-gown graduation at the college. This level [...]
Sweet Bunnies
April, 7, 2021 Sweet Bunnies On April 4, 2013, someone left a big retired stud rabbit on our porch with his litter box and food. He became Kimmy’s first all-by-herself pet. Her Mister Walter Rabbit (Louis pronounced it Wabbit) lived on with us for his last very happy bunny years! [...]
Easter Surprise!
April 5, 2021 Easter Surprise! Becky has been spending six weeks with Grandma up in Tennessee visiting family and traveling around. The best part I’m sure being the special time with Grandma. Originally, I thought she would be back just before Easter, however, it became April 5th return in time [...]
Where Do I Start?
March 15, 2021 Where Do I Start? Have you ever wanted to start writing and looked at a blank paper or computer screen and thought, “okay, how do I start?” *Raises hand and waves it frantically* Honestly, I just go for it. Maybe I’ll edit and cut or rewrite the [...]
I’m Fine (Don’t Go Deep)
March 13, 2021 I’m Fine (don’t go deep) You know, someone says politely, “How are you today?” Preprogrammed for courtesy, we reply automatically, “I’m fine.” But are you really “fine?” Or does that really mean, “I’m hurting, but don’t ask?” In our society, it’s so easy to fall into the [...]
Thea and Her Love
February 22, 2021 Thea and Her Love Thea is by far our youngest lover of all things fashion. Her sisters got her bows for Christmas. She had to put them on everyone. Lucas patiently lets Thea do anything to his hair – he did let Christina and Becky color it [...]
Girls’ Evening Out
February 15, 2021 Girls’ Evening Out Kimberly has been going through the excitement and fun of gymnastics competitions this year! On Saturday, the 13th, we were super excited because one of her competitions that didn’t have restrictions on number of spectators was at a time we could all go! (YIPPEE!) [...]
Walk and Enjoy
February 3, 2021 Walk and Enjoy Louis likes to do “spur of the moment” fun. We had a lovely Saturday; work, the guys watched a game, we played outside, we had some really good food some of the girls helped Louis with, and we were winding down for the early [...]
Evaluations
January 29, 2021 Evaluations This week and next week are skills testing weeks at gym. Evaluations of skills each gymnast has and their ability to move up or stay in their current level to solidify their knowledge. Most of the time, the coaches catch when their student gymnast gets enough [...]