
We spent Memorial Weekend visiting my parents and my sister’s family in Maryland and my father-in-law in North Carolina. We also spent A LOT of time on I-95 North and South. I did not know I could be so exhausted from sitting in the car (and...

We spent Memorial Weekend visiting my parents and my sister’s family in Maryland and my father-in-law in North Carolina. We also spent A LOT of time on I-95 North and South. I did not know I could be so exhausted from sitting in the car (and...

Congratulations Kris Allen – our new American Idol for 2009! Well done my friend. (And Adam will have an amazing career too.) I can’t wait for both of their albums. Although I wonder if Kris will go country. I hope not. I like country music, but...

I watched American Idol last night and I was LOVING the performances until both Adam and Kris sang the brand new song, “No Boundaries” written by new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. Blech. I thought it stunk. Neither Adam nor Kris could make it sound good which is definitely...

So there are three reasons I am BEYOND super excited for tonight’s American Idol finale show (part one). First, American Idol is reality television at its absolute best. Second, there are two really cute and really talented finalists: Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. And finally, you just don’t know...

We are going on a long road trip up north to see my family (and meet my brand new nephew and godson Baby Luke!) over Memorial Weekend. And guess what we just bought? One of these: I always swore to myself that I would NOT...

Dear Beez, I remember when your name was “Steve.” That was before Daniel and Annabel decided your name would now be “Beez.” Sorry about that. You’ve taken it very well and I appreciate you answering to BOTH names now. I remember when you were our only...

My husband and I were doing some marathon furniture shopping one day and decided to grab lunch. We were STARVING so we just scanned the area for the first place that looked like it actually served food. There was a super small, but super cute, café...

Let’s get this party started! (Thank you Mr. Mailman.)

For my husband’s very first Father’s Day, I bought him this book as a gift from Daniel. I have images in my head of them working together on soapbox derby cars, paper airplanes, and rope knots. Mark would spend an afternoon teaching Daniel table football and...

Conversation with a toddler, age 2 ½: Bean: (Looking in the fridge) “Mama! Mama! NEW milk!” Me: “Yes, Daniel, there’s new milk in the fridge.” Bean: “Mama! NEW YELLOW milk!” Me: “Yes, it’s a new yellow milk CONTAINER.” (Some organic version from the local gas station...



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