Yesterday Ruby wanted a new mommy.  Today Rehm told me he hated me.  I must be doing something extremely right...or extremely wrong. Rehm ...

Ruby is mad that I won't let her go back outside to play with the little girls down the street. She told me, "You are the worst Mom...

What a wonderful day of church, naps, family and good food.  I am blessed beyond measure.    

When Ruby walked out of school this afternoon my first thought was "how did I not notice her outfit this morning?" Then I thought,...

Friday evening Michael and I went out to dinner. When we left, two of the girls were across the street at Winnie Kate and Elliot's hous...

Today the fourth grade went to Inner Space Caverns. They were supposed to go earlier this year. The original trip had to be rescheduled due ...

If you saw us Sunday in worship you would think my children had never been to a worship service. Actually two were very well behaved. The ...

Saturday was a day with lots of chores much to Ruby and Eliza Claire's dislike. Rehm was at a band competition and Fiesta Texas. Charlot...

This afternoon, with four of us at home, Pearl managed to sneak a major snack. One of the kids left the pantry open and she rummaged in it a...

Five months after it should have happened, the holiday cards are in the mail! Honestly, I was embarrassed to send them so late. I decided la...

Tonight Michael and I were both sitting with Eliza Claire while she finished a late dinner after softball. I don't know quite how the co...

This is a follow up to my very frustrated post about Sam's club and my holiday cards from yesterday . The short story is, I am a complet...

Ruby came in last night and saw a pan of rice fresh from the oven and exclaimed, "We are having duck duck for dinner!" When she sa...

Ugh, ugh, ugh! Remember a couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I had finally ordered Christmas cards? Have you noticed that yours still has...

Our first full day on the ranch we relaxed and took a hike.  The house from one of the mountains ...

This year we were blessed to go on another adventure with the Weatherbys.  This is our third year to spend spring break with their family.  ...

Rehm went with Michael and Grandma to purchase a new computer for Grandma and Grandpa.  When the sales person asked what they would be using...

It's kind of weird to realize we have reached this milestone. Though, when I look at the kid, it seems like we passed this milestone a...

As soon as the girls got home from school I had to go to the middle school to see Rehm present his independent study project. I came home a...

My first all nighter in many, many years. Maybe since college. There is no good reason. My dear husband kept talking to me until after 1:00....