holiday – Page 2 – Life and Other Stuff

May 13, 2013

Mother’s Day and Love Cups

At the risk of sounding sickeningly sweet – I must say it: My cup runneth over… This Mother’s day weekend was filled with lots of love, lots of girl time, adult conversations, connecting with old friends, meeting new ones, hanging with family and it was in a word: awesome. To all the mothers: the nurturers,… Continue reading

Family, Writing

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March 16, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

The gym at NAS Whidbey Island periodically has fun runs, a 1.5 mile, a 5k and a 10k. I ran one of the 10ks last year and thought that perhaps Jake would like to run the short race, while we push Hannah in the stroller. I would be over the moon if at least one… Continue reading

Family, Health and Fitness

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November 1, 2012

The Halloween That Wasn’t

It all started so great. 5:30am, Jake is awake and trying to wake up Hannah. I lean over and whisper “Happy Halloween!!” And he exclaims, “Oh Yeah!” And then excitedly asks to put on his crocodile costume! Sure it’s, 5:30 am, but knock yourself out! By this time Hannah is tearing down the hall looking… Continue reading

Family

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