parenting

Hollywood Studios, the Almost Disaster, and the T-Rex

We've been back from vacation for a few days now. Daniel keeps asking when we're "ever going back to America."…

8 years ago

Day 2: Partying with Mickey Mouse and Pals at Epcot

DAY 2: EPCOT CENTER JD was a little disappointed when he met Bay Max. He had it in his head…

8 years ago

Deep Thoughts from Magic Kingdom 2016

This was the best surprise I've ever pulled off. We are not typically adept at keeping exciting news to ourselves.…

8 years ago

The 2009 Disney Trip with 2 Toddlers: Magic Kingdom

We are going to Disney World!!!! I am so excited!!! I dug back into the Xanga archives and found these…

8 years ago

Life Lessons I Learned from Our Years in Monterey

The boys will miss the California drought side-yard of this house. There are 3 things everyone should do the week…

8 years ago

The Move, My California Health Crisis, and The Grocery Store Scuffle

The Move Yesterday I started cleaning out the kitchen cabinets and drawers. No, I'm not packing myself. Alan's job hires…

8 years ago

Exciting News, Dirt Angels, and Checking on Daniel

I'm sitting by the bathroom, making sure JD does not splash while he takes his bath. I can hear some…

8 years ago

Daniel Sings the Gospel Fuzzies (And it’s ADORABLE.)

YES, I KNOW.  It's just too much cuteness. So today Daniel graduated from Pre-school. We are a low-drama family, I…

8 years ago

Darling Photos of Seal Moms and Babies

  Happy Mother's Day! What better to share on this treasured day than some adorable seal mom and pup pairs…

8 years ago

Game Day Photos

The vast majority of these photos were taken by our family photographer, Aunt Janet.  Thank you, yet again, Janet!! Baseball…

8 years ago