“Almost” Twins

I was looking through some pictures today, hoping to find a good one to post for a "Throwback Thursday." I stumbled on a picture of me when I was Andrew's age. As I stared at the picture of my younger self, I actually felt like I could see some of Andrew's features in my face. … Continue reading “Almost” Twins →

Summer Kick Off

Sunny Days ... Summer has come and it is bringing on the heat!! One Michigan TV station may have slightly over exaggerated on the "First Day of Summer" temperature ... Well, it was sunny and it was hot - but not THAT hot!! We reached the 90's today and those hot temps hit early. No … Continue reading Summer Kick Off →

My Father’s Day Weekend

Father's Day began for me on Saturday morning. We celebrated Saturday because Sam had to work on Sunday. When I returned home from work, my kids were already up and waiting. Sam had texted me that Ella was anxious for me to come home to get my present. Ella was excited because she had seen … Continue reading My Father’s Day Weekend →

Ah, Yes … No!

We've reached another milestone at our house. Let me rephrase that - We've reached an unwanted milestone at our house. As Ella's vocabulary has expanded, she is speaking in full sentences now. When I come home from work she asks, "Did you have a good night at work, Daddy?" When she is thirsty she will … Continue reading Ah, Yes … No! →

Weekend Wrap Up

Saturday Sam and I took the kids out to eat at a local pizza place. They have a patio, which allowed us to eat outside. The weather was perfect. It was sunny, but not too hot and there was a nice breeze. Of course, there was plenty of cottonwood flying about, which was only a … Continue reading Weekend Wrap Up →

“My Hat!”

This is just one of those stories that I wanted to document for my kids. It is all about a silly game that I never thought would be the hit that it is with them. Now, Ella asks for it .... One day Andrew was crying and I started to try to do things that … Continue reading “My Hat!” →

Thank You, Nancy!

Nancy was a music teacher at the school district I attended. She was always wearing a smile and her student's loved "Mrs. T." She was a very special friend. I worked part time for the district as a custodian, in between radio jobs when I was in my 20's. I would get a call each … Continue reading Thank You, Nancy! →

Something’s Missing

With the nice weather I've had a chance to spend a lot of time outside. We've either walked around the neighborhood or played the with kids in the yard. The last couple times we've walked, I couldn't help but think that something was missing. I hear the usual sounds on our walks: Singing birdsBarking dogsKids … Continue reading Something’s Missing →

Memorable Memorial Day Weekend

I hope this blog finds you well rested after the holiday weekend. It was a relaxing weekend for us for the most part. We had lots of outside time and actually got to enjoy some family time. Andrew will be walking on his own and without any help VERY soon. He's taken some steps randomly … Continue reading Memorable Memorial Day Weekend →

“Thank You, Mr. Policeman!”

Every once in a while, something will happen that prompts me to reach out and give props to someone. One time I called the manager at my local Tim Horton's to tell them how one of their staff was always so pleasant at the window. I felt that her superiors needed to know she made … Continue reading “Thank You, Mr. Policeman!” →