Memorial 22 Aug 2013 | 12:39 am

Today I went to the memorial for our next door neighbor.  He died in an accident on his grandparents ranch last Thursday.  He is the second of three boys and he was only 10 years old. We've been livi...

Summertime 19 Aug 2013 | 08:46 am

East meets West, the Cousin edition 16 Aug 2013 | 10:14 am

We spent this past weekend on a much needed vacation in San Diego. 4 whole days visiting with family that flew in from as far as China and Boston for B's cousin's wedding.  The highlight for Peanut w...

2 weeks at a time 19 Jul 2013 | 09:17 am

So I have this problem with patience.  Once I make a solid decision that I want to do something, it must be put into place immediately.  I like to plan.  I like things to happen as soon as I'm ready f...

Christmas in July Book Exchange! 25 Jun 2013 | 09:37 am

We're doing a book exchange over at The Bibliophile Support Group! (which every book lover should join, by the way) I'm so excited about this. I love books, I love mail and I love Christmas. So we d....

I hear voices 3 Jun 2013 | 09:19 am

I watched him closely as we approached the ocean.  It had been nearly a year since we had last played in the sand.  A year to a toddler is a lifetime. I enjoyed the luxury of seeing him rediscover the...

I hear voices 3 Jun 2013 | 09:19 am

I watched him closely as we approached the ocean.  It had been nearly a year since we had last played in the sand.  A year to a toddler is a lifetime. I enjoyed the luxury of seeing him rediscover the...

Of birds and bugs 26 Apr 2013 | 10:44 am

Climbing mountains at the park The other day Peanut and I were in the backyard.  It was one of those gorgeous sunny days and we were watching the birds flock to our fruit trees.  The previously unide...

Of birds and bugs 26 Apr 2013 | 10:44 am

Climbing mountains at the park The other day Peanut and I were in the backyard.  It was one of those gorgeous sunny days and we were watching the birds flock to our fruit trees.  The previously unide...

Celebrating Easter 2013 13 Apr 2013 | 07:16 am

I loved Easter this year because Peanut was pleasantly surprised to find an Easter basket waiting for him in the morning.  He also loved putting up some decorations and doing a few crafts. He did not...