Category Archives: family

On the final afternoon and evening of Elias and Simon’s visit with their cousins, we made sugar cookies and decorated them. I try to do this with Elias two or three times a year at least, and it was fun … Continue reading →

Friday was such a beautiful day that we just had to get outside. Elias and Simon had a fun morning at the park with their cousins. Simon climbed up and slid down all by himself a few times. Elias tried … Continue reading →

It was fun to go to the zoo with our family this week. Elias not only has a great time with his cousins, but he seems to take more risks when he is with them. During a normal zoo trip, … Continue reading →

We’ve had a wonderful week around here! I think it may have been one of the best weeks of Elias’ life. He was just in heaven having his two cousins staying at our house for a spring visit. The house … Continue reading →

We spent most of the first half of our day at the urgent care for poor Simon. He has conjunctivitis in both eyes and looks pretty miserable. However, for the most part, he acts his cheery self. Hopefully the eye … Continue reading →

Elias and Simon were lucky to have their cousins in town a couple weekends ago. Elias talks about his cousins all the time, and he had a lot of fun playing with them. They arrived at our house late Friday … Continue reading →

Simon’s cousins, and an extra auntie and uncle were in town over president’s day weekend, so we decided to have his family party then for an extra large gathering. Here is the birthday fun in pictures: Elias helped me to … Continue reading →

About three or four years ago, I started getting some ideas together for a surprise birthday party. I talked with Nathan about them, and I patiently waited until the next “big” birthday…my mother-in-law’s 60th. Last August I ran the idea … Continue reading →

I’ve been looking outside longingly for the last week or two. I’ve noticed weeds are starting to grow in our yard. Now, you wouldn’t think weeding would be all that exciting…and I’m sure I will tire of it soon enough, … Continue reading →