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 ...
Famous Americans in Second Grade
On Monday night, Libby participated in our school's second grade program. The title of the program is Famous Americans and characters range from Abraham Lincoln to Mia Hamm to Clara Barton. Libby, obviously, was the Statue of Liberty. This program is one of my favorites that our school hosts. ...
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 ...
Libby’s Faith Story
Yesterday morning my sweet baby girl was baptized. It was her public profession of faith and we could not be more proud of her. She has been talking about her salvation for months. Years, actually. After Kyndall was baptized, Libby wanted to be baptized. Justin and I both felt like she wasn't ...
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 ...
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 ...
An Interview with Libby: Age 7
The story of her birth can be found here. Today, my baby girl turns seven. SEVEN. I can't even. We celebrated her birthday royally at Disney World with lunch in the Beast's castle and dinner in Cinderella's castle. This sweet, big-hearted, volume always on full, middle child is such a ...
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 ...
The Weekend Story
Friday night, Libby hosted a sleepover with two of her friends. (I'm not a big fan of sleepovers, but she had been begging for this for MONTHS and I finally caved.) Libby tends to set the bar extremely high for these types of things. She builds them up so much in her mind. I kid you not, she ...
