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Category Archives: mykids

Phineas and Ferb made this

Our kids watch a lot of Phineas and Ferb (Remember our Halloween costumes?).  Maybe our kids watch too much TV inView full post »

Chick O’Lay

We’ve discussed our children’s pronunciation before.  Add Chick O’Lay to the list for Sam.  Chick-View full post »

Mother’s Day

I interviewed the kids for Mother’s Day this year: Why did God make mothers? F. To help us. G. Because they wereView full post »

Tres De Mayo Logos

This year the kid’s entered the school “Tres de Mayo” logo contest. The winning logo was used toView full post »

Spring Friday

Today after school, Francis caught butterflies while her brothers climbed trees.View full post »

Grandma Train.

I was playing trains with Sam this morning and he’s constantly saying things like “you be Whoa-sie, I beView full post »

Thomas, you no longer own me.

To all of you mommas of Thomas the Train lovers… I DID IT. I couldn’t stand it any longer. The track hasView full post »

The Amazing Fantastico and Mr. Fluffypants

A few years ago, when we were living in Amarillo, we threw a birthday party in our backyard. A few friends from the momsView full post »

Texas Tornado Weather

About a month ago, we had a tornado warning. All of the kids came home from school that day with stories about how theyView full post »

My sweet friend Elizabeth, a Rare Bird.

I just received the very best surprise in the mail from my sweet friend, Elizabeth Madden of Rare Bird Preserves.View full post »

Date night with Francis

Tonight I had a dinner date with Francis at IHOP. Followed by some looking (and playing at the Apple store). AndView full post »

Francis starts her first business, Artwork by Francis.

I recently read an article in Family Fun magazine about a 7 year old who started a business taking out his neighbor&#View full post »

A Rare Sighting.

Tonight, Francis came down to our bedroom half asleep and snuggled up with Matt. I couldn’t bear the idea ofView full post »

The long walk home.

Today, instead of picking up the big kids from school in the car, Sam and I walked. George found sticks (for his stickView full post »