Monthly Archives: June 2007

This morning, in parentally monitored, but not necessarily sanctioned, view, Andra politely asked Grace if she could have two Mexican candy “Crayons” to take to school.  Grace offered Andra the candy in exchange for $1 per candy.  Andra agreed, and … Continue reading →

Recently heard around our house:Grace:   “Violence is never the answer, Mom!”Context:   Vocal and physical disobedience rewarded with a finger flick to the head (not my proudest moment).  Followed immediately by hysterical laughter on my part in response to Grace’s indignant, Gandhi-esque response … Continue reading →

Today, us girls played hookey.  It was a million degrees.  You see what our pool looks like.  So we went to the Breakers.  The last time I went was 21 years ago, which makes me feel a little agey.  It is … Continue reading →

I know from looking at other people construction photos that they aren’t as exciting if they aren’t yours.  Too bad this is MY website.The progess this week – spray paint & then big deep hole!      

I got a new camera and have been testing it out, unfortunately, it has taken me a while to get the computer to come along.Week in review – My father, and my girls father…Happy Fathers Day!

When Andra was in first grade, they offered karate at her school.  She wanted to go, and so we signed her up.  She loved the first day, and after that she developed a slow growing hatred of what Levi once … Continue reading →

Someone evil (my neighbor) convinced someone stupid (me) that Vacation Bible School was a good idea.  It isn’t the school itself, but the timing of the school.  It is from 6 – 8:30 PM each day this week.  By Tuesday, … Continue reading →

I very much missed my family over the weekend, in a way.  As I was kissing Grace goodnight last night, I told her I loved her and that I was glad she was back.  She told me in that dreamy … Continue reading →

Phil and the girls have left me.  They went to shoot an archery tournament and left me all alone.  Phil is worried I will get bored, all by myself.  The tone in his voice indicated that he is certain I … Continue reading →