Sandra Boynton writes some of the best children's books. They are perfect reads for Ella right now. They have great pictures, fun verses, and many of them are actually songs. I would say that they are just as fun for us to read as they are for Ella to listen to! This week, Sam was … Continue reading Square Dancing … in Gym Class?
“Just Write”
I have been at a loss for what to write the past few weeks. I'm not sure if that is because I am busy with other things or if I've run out of things to talk about. Everything I read about blogging always says "Just write!" So here I am - writing. I went through … Continue reading “Just Write”
Camera & Corrective Lenses Part 2
Camera Lens We got back the photos from our "First Birthday/Cake Smash" session and they are so good! The photographer caught some really fantastic shots. There are so many good ones, it will be hard to decide which ones to get printed. She wanted to get some pictures of Ella walking, so we'd stand he … Continue reading Camera & Corrective Lenses Part 2
Happy 1st Birthday, Ella
My wife made the observation that last night we laid our 11 month old daughter down to bed for the last time. She woke up a one year old! She's no longer our baby. She's our toddler! My wife also noted that today she realized the truth in the old saying "The days are long, … Continue reading Happy 1st Birthday, Ella
Camera & Corrective Lenses
Camera Lens It's been a busy week. With Ella's birthday just a few days away, we decided that we should take her to get some professional pictures done. Almost every picture she is in has been taken with our cell phones. We had a professional sitting at JC Penney a few days after she was … Continue reading Camera & Corrective Lenses
I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast!
When you work mid-nights like I do, you look forward to winter. I sleep better in the winter. The only thing that can really wake you up outside is the garbage truck or a snow plow. In the summer, however, you have kids outside playing, people weed whacking and mowing their lawn, and extremely loud … Continue reading I Hope They Don’t Have to Blast!
One Bite Took Me Back In Time
In Psychology class in college, we had an entire unit on how certain smells can bring back memories. This happens to me all the time. What they really neglected to touch on is how your sense of taste can do the same thing! Remember that scene in Ratatouille when the young chef brings food critic, … Continue reading One Bite Took Me Back In Time
It’s National Kazoo Day!!
Every year on January 28th, the country celebrates National Kazoo Day! What kid didn't have a kazoo growing up? I know I had quite a few. Why are kazoos so fun? It's the musical instrument for those who can't "play" a musical instrument! All you need to be able to do is hum, and you … Continue reading It’s National Kazoo Day!!
What a wacky dream…
Dreams are funny. So was mine last night. The above is the cover of a journal you can buy off Amazon to write down your crazy dreams. I have often thought about keeping something like this on my bedside table. I actually had a weird dream last night and wrote it down. As you know, … Continue reading What a wacky dream…
Interview with a Radio Disc Jockey…Keith Allen
We are going to mix it up today. First I want to thank Keith Allen (nostalgicitalian) for being kind enough to answer 15 questions. Keith said he would be happy to answer any questions you have if we didn’t cover it. I have a link to a post of his at the bottom of the … Continue reading Interview with a Radio Disc Jockey…Keith Allen
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 