Home for almost 6 months 1 Feb 2011 | 04:32 pm

We are having such a fun time as a family of four. It is as if Shepherd has always been here. Sure, we had some bumps along the road with Sophie adjusting and Shepherd only wanting me, but, time knits...

A muddy day 26 Oct 2010 | 02:33 pm

Today I made our little zinnia garden a little bigger for next year. That left some fresh dirt that I thought the kids could dig in this afternoon while I cooked dinner. This is NOT what I had in mind...

Happy 5th Birthday Sophie 25 Jul 2010 | 04:29 am

Dinosaur ROAR! Sophie had a fabulous time at her birthday! She had to have her party indoors because of impending rain;( but, it all worked out and much fun was had by all.

Swim Team 12 Jun 2010 | 01:37 pm

Sophie is doing so well in swimming. It has been a lot of work for her (and us). We were so proud to watch her swim the backstroke for her first meet. Her question after her swim, " Did I win???" Not ...

Sidewalk Chalk fun 14 May 2010 | 02:35 pm

Sophie and I made up magical characters the other day. We had so much fun making up stories about what they were doing.

Spring Luncheon 14 May 2010 | 02:34 pm

Gotcha day #4 14 May 2010 | 02:29 pm

What a wonderful day on on Sunday. It was Mother's Day and Gotcha day this year. It was simple, but sweet. Church, out to eat, and a nap. Good times. We ate at Canton (not in TX). We give Sophie prese...

Chinese New Year mistake:( 8 Apr 2010 | 02:59 pm

So, I decided to be CHEAP and attend a free local CNY event. It was pretty lame-o compared to what we usually do...it got so bad at one point that Steve stopped videoing the Lion Dance, it was just to...

LONG COLD WINTER 8 Apr 2010 | 02:49 pm

it had to have been the longest winter ever. I simply could not keep up blogging and living at the same time (poor me right?) no really, I was out of control sick with sinus mess! Thankfully I found a...

The biggest snow I have ever seen! 2 Feb 2010 | 03:50 pm

Ha, can you believe it! It really is the honest truth! My sweetheart of a husband also left me a love note in the snow (See How Much I Love You). We had such a great time sledding and crunching in the...