Looking Up

Spring break is right around the corner, we enjoyed time with our family this weekend, and the weather has been unexpectedly gorgeous. April has a lot to live up to!

March Madness Round 2

March Madness 2010

The Buckeyes have made it to Round 2 in the NCAA playoffs and although that ignites excitement in our house, not as much as staying up late snuggled with Daddy & Brutus to watch!

In The Moment

One of the many parenting choices I struggle with is when to be in the moment and when to capture the moment for safe keeping.

This time I chose to capture.

Fresh Beat Band Concert
Palace Theater
03.08.11

Better

I can't think of a much better way to spend a birthday than......

surrounded by family

filled with laughter

and a serious game of ping pong!

Walk this Way

In the beginning, we coax our children to walk by calling them to us with a hint of excitement in our voices, our arms outstretched - a smile on our face.

May 2010

Before you truly understand what is happening, a shift occurs - gradually until it smacks you square in the forehead. The shift where you find yourself quietly looking at your child's back, with nothing to occupy your arms. Your voice is still laced with excitement and your face glows with pride but its because your child is walking away from you.......not towards you.