After Robert and I enjoyed 4 nights in Acadia and Bar Harbor, Maine, our friend, Lois, drove the kids up to meet us in Ogunquit. I think we’ve spent time in Ogunquit, ME nearly every one of the 12 summers we’ve lived in Massachusetts ~ again, thanks to a very special couple and the studio… Read More And Then the Kids Came to Maine…
Sent Cooper off this morning for his first day of Cross Country with the high school team. He was a bit nervous, but at least he looked good in the green Asics he chose yesterday! Robert took him to get his new running shoes, and when they checked out, the salesman said, “So, you think… Read More Rockin’ the Green Ones
When Kayla asks me that question almost every night, it is truly music to my ears! And even though reading aloud to my kids (or really, anyone who will listen!) is one of my favorite things to do, it hasn’t happened as much lately. It used to be a daily occurrence, but now that my… Read More “Will you PLEASE Read ‘Anne’ Tonight?”
Our son Cooper has become somewhat renowned for a variety of things ~ his amazing ability to play guitar despite his refusal/inability to read music (he once told his piano teacher that “negative A” came before “A” in the musical alphabet), his striking similarity in appearance to the famed Justin Bieber (Never Say Never!), his… Read More Add Extreme Sleepwalking to His Resume
“Director’s Cut” was the theme of Crosswalk Youth Camp this year, and we were privileged to be a part of this awesome week for ~ I’m losing count ~ but possibly the 9th time. Robert served as Camp Pastor, and preached six sermons on the Lordship of Christ ~ mostly from the book of Luke.… Read More Who’s in the Director’s Chair?
“We are ALWAYS going somewhere!” is what Kayla said as we packed suitcases and backpacks one more time this week. The suitcases have been out since early May and have indeed been in some state of packed, unpacked, or in between since then. It has been a chaotic summer, and this week was no less… Read More Roadtrip Birthday Complete With Cinnamon Rolls and Jellyfish
Wasn’t I just turning 16? Like last week? Really, I can vividly remember turning 16 and my aunt taking me to the Department of Transportation to take my driver’s test in San Antonio, TX. I failed parallel parking, but passed overall ~ barely. (I still have the test results!) Seems like I couldn’t possibly be… Read More The Birthday Boy ~ 16 years!
Just as the sun sets on Kory’s time on the mound, so it also sets on the career of one loved and notorious coach in our fair town. From T-Ball, to Prep, to Little League, and finally to Babe Ruth Coach Krum has been there in some capacity. He rose to the coveted position of… Read More End of an Era: Coach Krum Retires
Sullen –adjective 1. showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve. 2. persistently and silently ill-humored; morose. 3. indicative of gloomy ill humor. —Synonyms 1. See cross 2. See glum 3. sulky, moody, sour, bad-tempered. 4. cheerless, clouded, overcast, somber, mournful, dark. 5. slow, stagnant. Related words: dark, dour, glowering, glum, moody Summer… Read More Summer Sullenness Strategies
“I can’t get him to drink anything but Gatorade,” I told Dr. Wright, our seasoned pediatrician. We were back at his office again after several bouts with ear infections, numerous rounds of antibiotics, and the awful and endless ensuing diarrhea. My first born was only a year old at the time, and I was at… Read More Gatorade and Broadway Musicals: A Guest Post