When my family stayed in Arcachon, France for study abroad in 2014, we regularly collected sea shells on the beach. I remember shell searching with the kids and having them bring different colors and shapes to my attention, delightedly calling, "Look at this one, Mom!" We filled … [Read more...]
The Night Garth Brooks Sang to Me
On Tuesday night, Garth Brooks sang to me. When Garth laughed with delight, he laughed for me. When he put all that he had into a ballad and reached toward the sky, he reached for me. I listened intently, sang along off-key, clapped with delight, screamed to the rafters, and even … [Read more...]
Madame Tussauds – A Favorite Family Vacation Destination!
So many family vacation destinations are hands-off - look, but don't touch. Madame Tussauds proved to be a delightful, family-friendly exception. I wondered if our kids, ages 9, 7, 4, and 1, would be interested in a museum of famous wax figures. They loved touring the wax museum … [Read more...]
Thank You x 11000
I remember the first time Google Friend connect showed a staggering 100 Followers on my blogspot blog. I watched that counter daily, willing the numbers to climb. Each new reader gave me a little high and encouraged me to keep writing. One reader in particular starting following … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Steps
The big kids and I were playing Super Mario 3D last night and we hear Tim call out, "Baby is walking!" A universal shout of celebration rang through the room and everyone immediately dropped their controllers. Sebastian looked around in delight and clapped his hands. The room is … [Read more...]
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