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Playing in the park

Playing in the park

Way back when Tommy was in preschool, he and I used to visit Abernathy Park on “Camp Mommy” days.  The kids asked to go to Abernathy before summer ends, so I packed a picnic lunch and off we went.  We had the place to ourselves. It was noontime, and blazing hot, but...
Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain

The kids and I hiked up Stone Mountain for the big 5-0.  It had rained the day before, and the moonscape at the top looked like it was covered with tide pools.  Amazing what can grow on a hunk of...
Macduff (2003 – 2016)

Macduff (2003 – 2016)

We had to say goodbye to our beloved Macduff this week. Twelve years ago, our family was just Ruth and I, and we decided we needed a dog. We researched rescue groups and looked at photos and descriptions of dogs to pick just the right one. When we went to look at the...

Tommy’s Big Day!

Tommy had a great day today.  At his Kingfisher camp, he got his face painted to look like a Star Wars Clone Trooper.  In this photo, Tommy is giving you his intimidating face.  Later in the day, he swam 50 meters at the pool (one end of the pool and back).  Ruth had...
Cara Turns Eight!

Cara Turns Eight!

Cara turned eight years old and she was jumping for joy over it!  Cara and friends had fun at a trampoline party to celebrate....
Easter Glow

Easter Glow

This Easter, the bunny added a new twist.  This time the eggs glowed!  Afterwards, the kids decorated the annual Easter Bunny...