The Wrath of Ike

or “Remember That Time We Had a Hurricane in Ohio?”
You know, I think back to the days when I was a kid and we would have a thunderstorm and our power would go out.  We lit candles and hung out together in the living room.  We’d read books and watch the storm out the window. [...]

I’m Growing a Computer Geek

So, a good while ago (like months ago) Dave set up a GMail account for J.  I think it may have been as a secondary contact e-mail for his Webkinz account or something, but whatever.  As far as we knew, he didn’t really know about the account and I mean after all, he’s 7, does [...]

Curse of the Large Teeth

So, Jamison has lost one of his two top front teeth, and the second one is loose.  His bottom front two came out at the same time as well.  The interesting thing to me is how freaking large the hole is where his tooth came from.  Good Lord.

 We fear that he is going to end [...]

The Great Outdoors

Something that we love to do when the weather is nice in Ohio (which never seems to actually be on a Saturday or Sunday) is go to local parks and walk on the nature trails and just enjoy being outdoors.  Being from “the sticks” as I am, we had a couple of acres of wooded [...]

It’s In The Hole!

I have already spoken about how Alexa decided she wanted to try girls golf in High School next year.  Personally, I was very exicted about this.  I love golf, although I don’t play nearly as much as I’d like, and my father LIVED for golf, so this makes me happy.
I had been promising her that [...]

Honesty from the Elderly

We had a great time celebrating my grandmother’s 85th birthday this weekend.  It was great to see those family members you only see once or twice a year. 
I haven’t seen my grandmother for a few months (Yes, I know, I’m going straight to hell.  Trust me, that is only one reason!) and the first thing [...]

Happy Birthday Granny!

Thursday was my Granny’s birthday. She turned 85. Today there is an Open House/Birthday Party in her honor at her church that we are headed off too.
I am proud to say that longevity runs in her side of my family. She is 85 and going strong. Living on her own and [...]

Why are Kids So Darn Funny?

I have two funny kid stories to share today. One involves my son, and sadly is not the funniest of the stories. The other was told to my husband over this past weekend. I’d love to credit the grandmother who told the story, but I have no idea who she is. [...]

Nostalgia

I was reading a post by my good friend Alan the other day over at his “Blogging Station” and it got me to thinking about nostalgia and reliving the past.
I am a child of the 80’s and am proud to admit it. Several years ago, when I was first married to my first husband, [...]

Memories

warm sun shining down

breeze blows as good friends gather
we remember him

 

memories are shared

passing down to the young ones
keeping him alive

Every fall my family hosts a golf tournament in the memory of my father. He was taken from us in November of 1999. He fought a short fight against [...]