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Steve left on a bus this past Saturday morning. He loaded up with a group of high school teenagers, to take them up to Woodleaf (a Young Life camp up near Sacramento). As I saw Natalie clinging to his leg, … Continue reading →

I call her Mami and sometimes Madre. The kids call her Omie (pronounced: Oh me). She gets to celebrate her birthday on the same day our country celebrates its independence. When we were little my sister and I used to … Continue reading →

I’ve come to realize that my kiddos have a lot of endurance. Well, is that the right word in this case? I’m not sure. What would you call it when kids are willing and able to sit through something for … Continue reading →

Awhile ago Jacob started a quarter collection of the 50 states. It was a brilliant idea of Grandpa Wallis to introduce the idea of having a collection; specifically this kind because Jacob loves learning all about money! Thank you Grandpa! … Continue reading →

Tonight Natalie had her end of the year music concert. She sang, played instruments, danced a bit and played a silly part of a monkey being snapped at by a crocodile. She did great! On the way home I commented … Continue reading →

I’m smiling. Today was great!!! Started off with getting Natalie ready for Pirate’s Day at preschool. Can I tell you how I stoked I am that just a few weeks ago while I was in the toy shop in Solvang, … Continue reading →

This morning Jacob was trying to figure out the best order for the program for his upcoming piano concert. A mini concert that is. In his piano class he just gets to play snippets here or there of the pieces … Continue reading →

This afternoon there was a “Poetry Jam” that the teachers at Jacob’s school organized and held at our local Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Many, many students walked up to the mic with confidence and recited their poetry. If I think back … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how much can happen in two months. It feels like forever since I’ve sat down to unload my thoughts; it feels great to be back again, typing away, enjoying the silence of my evening. The kids were tucked … Continue reading →

This week Jacob’s Crocs broke. This boy has lived in them since the beginning of August. Seven months straight- no joke. Morning-noon-and night. Okay, well, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit. He has worn his cleats to play baseball. And there … Continue reading →