We had tickets to fly to Sacramento and spend a week in Tahoe right at the start of summer break. Plans changed. We decided that …
Memorial Day done right
We headed to Fairbury on Memorial Day. Derek’s parents, Aunt Karen and Uncle E.J., and Aunt Carol and Uncle Steve were staying at the local …
“Brand” new help
Seems like it’s been a year or two since we made it back for Grandpa Don’s branding weekend. Charity stayed back in Ashland for a …
The one where we ended school in lockdown
The kids had spring break from March 12-17 and never returned. March 11 was, unknowingly, our last day of school. They left that day with …
All I know is that I know nothing
The Socratic Paradox.
Fly, babies, fly!
As I sent my baby off to kindergarten this morning, he cupped my face with his hands, smiled, and said, “See you next year!” Guess …
And…he’s off!
Middle school. Crazy. We survived orientation last night and sent him off on the bus this morning. He told me he stopped drinking anything from …
One last summer hurrah!
We hadn’t been to our local zoo in a while and were pleased with all the big additions and had lots of fun with the …
Chicago, Baby!
August 8-11 Thursday: We shot for leaving at 7:00 AM and made it out the door by 7:20 AM. We stopped for a picnic lunch …