Kindergarten Birthday Wishes

Every year the teacher I work with and the kids "surprise" me with pictures and birthday wishes.

This year was no different.

I wanted to share a couple of my favorites.

I really like this first one. I think I'm looking pretty good...


Now, this next one, was drawn by my cousin's little boy, B.

B has a sense of humor that is just not right for a six year old!


When the teacher shared this last one with me, she made sure to tell me, "I want you to know, this is NOT how I drew you on the board!"

Then I saw who it was from and understood immediately!

That crazy B!!!

One More Thing Learned

Last year for my birthday, I listed 39 things that I have learned in my lifetime.

Well, on this last trip around the sun, I learned one more thing.

If you hurt the ones that love you, it takes a long time to get back to where you once were.

I'm so sorry...

Kickin' It Off!

As we do many years, last night we started our holiday season with a movie.

Not just any movie, one of the best holiday movies.

Ever.




I think Cousin Eddie is my favorite. That white v-neck sweater with the black dickey? Awesome!

The only problem I have with these old Chevy Chase movies?

It reminds me too much of my uncle that died. He loved Chevy Chase and imitated a lot of his comedy. In a way, he even resembled Chevy in his everyday actions.

Wrong season to start feeling bad...

But remembering is good!

See What Happens!?!

When I hear the words, "Mom, can we use your camera?", I know what to expect.

Goofy pictures are coming...




What I don't understand...

Why is my daughter the one that always has her tongue out?

Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving!


This is B with a potato turkey that he made in pre-school.

He was so proud of it, we had to take a picture.

I miss having younger kids around the holidays. This year, B went bowling with friends and then stayed all night.

Where does the time go!?!

I want more potato turkeys!

Walking and Talking

A couple of weekends ago, with the unusually warm weather, we headed down to the park with some friends.

The kids played on the playground for awhile, and then we headed into the woods.


My friend T, had just upgraded her phone and needed some professional help.


Don't worry T, she and her brother are my "go to" people when I need help with these modern conveniences!

We walked the full length of the trail and then had to turn back because the sun was beginning to set.

I did manage to get a few beautiful pictures though,



Our natural surroundings weren't the only beautiful things out that day!

Football Sunset

At C2's first football game of the season, we were in the visitor's stands facing east.

At one point during the game, I turned around to see this.


I absolutely LOVE the sky!

I am always saying to the kids, "Look at the sky! Isn't it beautiful?"

It is always changing, but always beautiful.

Now, if we could just figure out how to stop the snow from falling from it, my world would be a much better place.