We gathered a few things that would help us remember who we were in the summer of 2013. A LEGO mini-figure. A length of ribbon cut to the exact measurement of each kid. Pictures of One Direction and minions. A take-out menu from Marco's pizza. Notes about what we like and … [Read more...] about Summer Time Capsule
Kids
Mother-Daughter One Direction Road Trip: Because You’re Never Too Old for Boy Bands
Tiffany. Debbie Gibson. Nelson. New Kids on the Block. And New Kids on the Block some more. These are just a few of the concerts my mom endured on my behalf. If they were in Tiger Beat or BOP magazine, I had to see them, and if they found their way to Indianapolis my mom … [Read more...] about Mother-Daughter One Direction Road Trip: Because You’re Never Too Old for Boy Bands
Our Summer So Far
I can hardly believe it, but summer is nearly halfway over. I'm not sure how that happened. In years past, this would be about the part of summer where I'd begin my silent countdown to the start of school. Instead I'm silently wishing the days would just slow down. I can't … [Read more...] about Our Summer So Far
Eleven Things
Today my not-so-little girl turns 11. In honor of her birthday, I thought I would share 11 things about Elena. One During my entire pregnancy, I ate ate least 3 black bean burritos from Baja Fresh a week. It got to the point where I'd waddle into the joint and the guy would … [Read more...] about Eleven Things
Betwixt and Between
Last week, Elena wrapped up her 5th grade year. It feels like she walked into the doors of her intermediate school last August as a kid and walked out as a teenager. I know for a fact she walked out taller, seeing as how she wore my sandals with a 3-inch wedge heel to school … [Read more...] about Betwixt and Between