Last month my grandfather passed away.  It has been truly one of the hardest things I’ve gone through emotionally.  He was the first of my grandparents to pass away.  He was my step-grandfather in some peoples eyes but to me he was my grandfather who I called “Papa or Dick”, no special step-title needed.   Every time I think I’m ready to type ( Read more... )

First Kinder. field trip today to the Oregon zoo!

First bus ride & lots of animals out!


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Amazing what a new hair cut does for making a little boy look so grown up.


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Not only did I have to get used to the idea of Braysen starting Kindergarten this year but what I think made this back to school time even more difficult was knowing Merrick was starting too.  Something about your youngest heading off to school and no longer being “the baby” was tough for me.  It was like double whammy of sadness that they are both ( Read more... )

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• Words do not describe how exhausted I am! First week of Kinder for B done. First preschool day for M done. 2nd week of my classes done.Chaos #

X-posted from Link to my blog away from LJ ~ http://mymindslost.com/boyswillbeboys.

I’ve been wanting to do posts on some of my favorite things for a while!  It’s been in the back of my mind and I even have some drafts from ages ago saved that I might try to clean up some for posting.    Whether it be kids toys, random kids stuff, mom stuff, house goodies …just things I love for whatever reason!  Today happens to be favorite toy ( Read more... )

Summer means a break from chaos but it’s a time to get caught up ..whether it be projects around the house or just sleep!  Lists get made on sticky notes or Evernote (iPhone app) as the case may be.  In the midst of all that I’m hoping that we get the time to squeeze in some fun activities with the family over the summer.

So, this is my list of ( Read more... )

One thing I love about Oregon is how green it is.  I cannot stand the rain that is responsible for all this lushness though.  Once the rain ends it’s like this mad rush to get things planted and hope your garden has enough time to produce.  Last year we were rainy until nearly July so our garden took a hit.  The tomatoes didn’t have enough warm ( Read more... )

Summer should mean I can actually write a bit!  Add to getting a new laptop & that portability means I probably can sneak it in between my online summer course that starts next week.  Maybe while sitting on the deck watching the boys in the bouncy house or while drinking lots of wine!

I don’t even know where to start since I’ve been on such a ( Read more... )