I just couldn't let the day slip away without telling this cute story.This morning, we headed out to the grocery store. A highlight of the trip is earning a "Buddy Buck" which can be inserted into a game and the kids get to "grab" a plastic ball with a numbered sticker inside. Yes, before I had children I always wondered what the big fuss was over this thing. I'm still not sure, but it's a great incentive for good behavior ...

Look what came in the mail!! You might remember the mad-dash painting spree from this post. This has definitely become a new family tradition.

Today's regularly scheduled top ten has been pre-empted by a much more important event...THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!Wow. How in the world did second grade come so fast? This morning was so fun. I love the first day, don't you? Here's to an exceptional year of many firsts!! Hope you have a great day, buddy. We're so proud of you.Will and Mrs. Moore at yesterday's "Meet and Greet"

Oh how Scott and I LOVE San Antonio. It's the perfect blend of Tex-Mex, great food, history and, last weekend, time away with each other. Scott had Friday off, for the Feast of the Assumption, and we spent the day in San Antonio with the kids.We started off with lunch at the Grist Mill (a family favorite for 4 generations!) and then headed to the Riverwalk for the boat ride. It was incredibly hot, but the kids had a great ...

A week or so ago, the kids were all napping and Will was itching to do something fun. He dug out a rock painting book we had forgotten all about (courtesy of his Godmother "La"). I'm not sure who had more fun.

Yes, it's that time of the decade. Another summer olympics. I'm SO not athletic, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Olympics. Maybe I'm just living vicariously through these amazing human beings 🙂 I'm totally addicted to the HD and probably need some counseling. But, there are a few things I've learned from watching the games and I thought they were worth sharing. Before you get started, I should point out that the mere fact I have an Olympic top ten ...