This summer should be nicknamed "Zoo Summer". First, we visited the Nashville Zoo, then The Little Zoo That Could, and, most recently, the Birmingham Zoo. Both girls have birthdays soon and when we asked them what they would like to do, my animal-loving Kyndall decided to go to the zoo instead of ...
Currently, Vol. 2
First things first, I want to apologize for the lack of posting last week. It was Book Fair week at school, which is always crazy. By the time I got home in the afternoons, I was beat. Done for. Finished. So we are starting our week off with a "Currently" post. Be sure to check back ...
Read Across America 2016
Today we are wrapping up Read Across America Week at school. (As an elementary school librarian, Read Across America week is my favorite! And who doesn't love a good dress-up day?) We celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and all things related to reading all week long. In addition to getting our ...
We Love That Basketball: Life Lessons Learned from A Season of Basketball
(Did you sing that title? They're playing bas-ket-ball. We love that bas-ket-ball. Lil Bow Wow. Anyone?) Kyndall just wrapped up another season of basketball. She LOVES playing basketball. And when she plays, she plays hard. She leaves everything she has on the court. I know these ...
That’s What She Said, October edition
This is our monthly installment of the silly, weird things my family has said during the month of October. Enjoy! While curling Libby's hair, I accidentally hit the top of her head with the end of the curling iron. She got all upset and said, "Mama, I'm calling WHR." Sweet girl, I think ...
Soccer 2015
Kyndall loves soccer. This is her fourth year to play and it just keeps getting better. She is fast. She is aggressive. She plays with passion. All the things that make a great soccer player. She has played with the same coach and most of the same players every year. These kids know how to ...
That’s What She Said, August Edition
I've really enjoyed gathering the random, funny things that are said in my little family into the previous "That's What She Said" posts. So I thought I'd do a monthly round up. Below you'll find a collection of humorous stories, mostly from Libby, that were recorded during the month of ...
Our American Flag
I am a very emotional person, but not many things make me cry. On the short list of things that do are my kids growing up, issues of injustice, and any act of patriotism. (Those soldier-coming-home-surprise videos get me every single time!). So you can imagine the mess I was ...
Disney Family Vacay, Part 2
We started day four of our Disney vacation with a character breakfast at Hollywood & Vine, inside Hollywood Studios. We were the first family of the day, so we were the only ones (that day!) to get a group picture with all four characters. They gave us a "First Family" certificate and ...
Disney Family Vacay, Part 1
Our Disney trip was so much fun and I want to make sure to tell you all about it. There is just so much stuff that I decided to break it up into two separate posts, but each part is still pretty lengthy. So grab a cup of coffee, prop your feet up, and enjoy part 1 of our Disney vacation ...
Lately (Shark Week version)
You guys, it's SHARK WEEK!! I don't usually get all into sharks, but I have been sucked in majorly this year. Maybe it was Anna's super awesome, last-minute, kick-off party? Funny story: A few years ago, when Kyndall was 4(ish), Justin let her watch a few episodes of shark week. In the middle ...
How to Bathe a Beast (AKA: Max, an 80-pound dog)
In case you were wondering, yes we still have our fur babies. I know things have been all about our real kids lately, but Max and Oakley are still very much a part of our lives. (We LOVE our dogs. I only call Max a beast because of his size. He's actually a really great dog. Well, he needs major ...
