Wrote a few mamanotes from the other day… By the time the afternoon rolled around yesterday, I was beat. Fortunately the storm rolled in along with it, and Ava was tired too. She liked the idea of chocolate chips and storm watching just as much as I did. So she laid her head on my… Read More
We’ve been opening windows, admiring blossoms, and lying in the grass day after beautiful day. I’ve never loved spring more. This cute kitty greets us in the morning and lounges on the grass with us in the afternoons. We love it. Someday we’ll get a cat of our own. Until then, we sure love this one!… Read More
We went camping with some friends over the weekend! We were there a total of 24 hours, yet managed to experience all of hot dog roasting, bocce ball, soccer, frisbee, buffalos, hiking, wild turkey gobblings, a potato sack race, playing in the dirt, smores, a really cold night’s sleep, and a solid game of cards. Don’t… Read More
We drove along fresh tilled fields and speckled green hills to our friend’s house today. The air was thick and warm when we got in the car; Ava asked for the windows down. Fresh air blasted our hair and soaked our cheeks, and I couldn’t help but want to yell or to sing, to do something… Read More
You know how we often say that motherhood is hard? It totally is. But just plain womanhood is hard too. All these emotions get me feeling all over the place sometimes. I’ve got a good deal of these funny little hormones in my body that make me feel like I’m figuring things out one minute and totally… Read More