The other day I took the kids to the local Wally World to pick up some odds and ends. While we were there, I promised them a trip through the costume aisle if they made good choices. Lo and behold, they did! But, man, did I regret it. Not because they wigged out - that would be me!Chain gang member? Check.Scary person from a movie. Got it.Some guy with blood on his head. Yep.As soon as I saw those three ...

If you're still undecided, perhaps you might consider Will as your write-in candidate.

Last week, Will had to create a "sculpture" or "collage" for school, using only household items (buttons, toothpicks, cereal boxes, etc.) Since we have plenty of useless junk lying around, narrowing it down became the problem. They had a week to do this and guess who was up the night before getting it done?After 5 days of trying to get Will to FOCUS and get this thing done, I put Scott in charge. 45 minutes later, the sculpture was complete. ...

Smelling salts, anyone? ANYONE? Yes, we're on day 3 of flying solo and let's just suffice it to say that I have amazing admiration for single parents. How do you do it???If you were a fly on my wall this weekend what would you have seen? Wonder no more my friends.1. No alarm clock needed. Wake-up calls have come at 5:50AM, 6:05AM and 6:11AM. Hey, maybe tomorrow I might actually be in the shower before the entire household invades my ...

Sorry for the delay folks. Your patience is appreciated...Like, a year ago now, the boys joined Scott for the big trip to Aggieland. They were thrilled. It was First Yell - a new tradition since 'ol Army days - and the 'guy trip' is starting to become a tradition around here.Since tickets now require you to auction off your first-born, the guys opted for the 1/2 price bleacher seats. Better anyway because the kids can run, high five the players, ...

My mom is one funny bunny. Or, should I say that we finally outfoxed the fox?? We've been trying for FOUR months, people, to surprise her on her birthday. We didn't get the party done, but that's another blog post. BUT. My dad is one amazing guy. He bought her 60 roses. Yep, 60. They were gorgeous. He, Daniel, Clare and I were oh-so-sneaky and surprised her at work on Tuesday. The look on her face, as the MC folks ...