Eyes straight ahead 16 Aug 2013 | 08:59 pm

I walked into the bathroom to put up some clean towels. My 8 year old was going to the bathroom. T: "Look Momma! I'm peeing with my eyes closed." M: "What?!" Laughter. A proud smile. "Uh, The seat...

Wordless Wednesday: 40 15 Aug 2013 | 06:05 am

Thursday Thanks Tank #199 26 Jul 2013 | 11:23 am

I am thankful for these things and more: coffee in the morning a successful frugal shopping trip a recent camping trip southern living magazine a bouquet of flowers a family hike 2 pregnant friends a...

Trying to Keep Up 20 Jul 2013 | 12:17 am

My baby, my first baby, is not home. Jonathan is experiencing his first full week away from home. I am experiencing my first week without one of my kids. It feels strange, wrong, wonderful and excitin...

Such a mess~ Thursday Thanks Tank #198 19 Jul 2013 | 05:24 am

It's Thursday. Where did the week go? This summer has been flying by...I cannot believe there are only 3 weeks of summer break left. I am very thankful for summer break. I've enjoyed time at the water...

Lake Tahoe on the 4th~ A few favorite moments 11 Jul 2013 | 02:37 am

After the Run to the Beach Trail Run at Kings Beach. Zephyr Cove is a happy place. I love the smiles I saw at Zephyr Cove. My beach babe building a castle at Nevada Beach. Mr. Sandman Sunset at N...

One location, worlds apart, united by a need for love. 9 Jul 2013 | 12:40 pm

Tonight at VBS: A mom yelled at her son during the session opening. It started on the way in from the line up outside and continued into the sanctuary of church. She wasn't really yelling. It was jus...

Going for the Great 14 Jun 2013 | 09:36 pm

In March, I ran my first 5k: The Reno Leprechaun Chase. It was exhilarating. I ran well- or better than I expected. Something's happening to me and I can't explain how it's happening- even to myself....

Thursday Thanks Tank #197 14 Jun 2013 | 06:26 am

I am thankful for these things and much more: early morning runs evening runs with my 12 year old new shoes the corner lemonade stand put on by the kids on our street a successful (fairly quiet) trip...

Food Fight! 13 Jun 2013 | 03:55 am

My son has asked to have a food fight since he was five years old. He doesn't even remember it but his desire started after watching the food fight in the movie, Hook. We decided a food fight would b...