Yesterday, my kids brought me the first of spring's daffodils. Little bits of sunlight sitting in my windowsill now. My family spent the afternoon outside together, and it was heavenly. Warm and glowing and relaxed. It's been a while, and I'd forgotten how much we need it. How much I need it. The ability to breath in fresh air, feel sunshine on my face and the wind in my hair, to stretch ...
Family Fun
It’s Time for Thomas! (Family Fun Giveaway!)
Last year, my family spent a wonderful Day Out with Thomas at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, AL. It was fun-filled and exciting, and we can't wait to do it again! Seriously, even my oldest loved it and asked if we were going again this year. I'd love for your family to join the fun, too! So, one winner will win a family pack of tickets to Day Out with Thomas in Calera, AL! Just ...
Walking with Dinosaurs
So, after a month of illness, we finally went on a family outing. I don't think I have to tell you that we needed it. My son, who STILL loves dinosaurs, has been wanting to see Walking With Dinosaurs, and seeing as he selflessly watches all manner of Barbie movies with his sisters, we have really wanted to take him. But, well, we've been sick. All of us. So, today, we headed out to the ONLY ...
Snapshots….
of life lived in a house full of flu. Okay, in reality, the flu seems only to have hit a few of us, but if mama has the flu, the world should stop, right? Here are just a few images from the past couple of weeks and the thoughts that go with them: Y'all, I still just don't get it. Every mother in the pediatrician's office is trying to keep little hands off flu-infested things, and THIS is ...