and then he was nine
He was born 1 year and 1 day after 9/11. He so considerately waited 13 hours after that day that I was so worried he would be born on. He even allowed me a good night’s sleep before I went into labor. I woke up […]
by Kristin Esser
family
a free afternoon
We are back to it with a busy Saturday morning. First, a music recital for Boy 1, playing Martha My Dear by the Beatles. Then immediately over to Boy 2’s first soccer game of the season. (They won 4-2) And now, a free afternoon. It […]
back to school blues
Yesterday was the first day of school. I’m so sad. I know everyone is saying it, but I just don’t know where the summer went. What I’ve realized is that it is not just school starting that I am sad about, but that it signifies […]
weekending
Enjoying the last weeks of summer here. ~ picking tomatoes, picking tomatoes, picking tomatoes- they are really kicking in now! ~ enjoying the huge batch of pico de gallo and guacamole the Husband made to use up some of said tomatoes ~ making tomato salads a […]
family art day
When my kiddos were little, I had no problem filling the days with them. Making and playing with playdough. Hanging a little clotheslines outside and washing and hanging up doll clothes. A homemade rice table filled with toys. As they got a little older, […]
weekend fun
Trying to squeeze out the last bit of fun and sun from these fading weeks of summer. ~ enjoying the backyard with some ice tea and knitting, the lull before the storm of: ~ a BBQ in honor of the Girl’s best friend who moved […]
backyard camping
The boys made their own summer fun with a backyard campout. They set set it all up themselves. Please note the slide entry. No more pesky walking into the tent- just slide right in! This year they actually made it all night. Share List
lemonade stand
Lemonade stand yesterday with good friends and some new friends. Fun was had by all and they earned enough money to go see Mr. Popper’s Penguins tonight! I love summer. Share List
a week at the lake
My idea of a perfect vacation involves staying right on a lake. Add to that extended family, a beautiful house, and access to a boat and various toys to ride while being pulled by a boat, and well, that is just icing on the cake. […]
a day at the beach
We finally made it to the beach yesterday. The kids have been out of school for a month, but the weather as taken the “June Gloom” mantra a little too seriously. Yesterday is sunny and hot here, which makes it tolerably warm at the beach. […]