by Robin | Sep 16, 2009 | Kids, Personal
It's not easy to take pictures when you're screaming at the top of your lungs…. I was so excited, I couldn't focus…my baby is to the left, the goalie is laid out with NOTHING in his hands, and the ball is...
by Robin | Sep 13, 2009 | Family, Favorite things, Kids, Mom stuff, Music, Parenting, Personal, Videos
Barlowgirl, a trio of musically-gifted sisters, has been a favorite of mine since their self-titled debut five years ago. Lyrically, their music encourages, challenges and inspires; musically, their range will leave you ROCKIN' it OUT one minute, then...
by Robin | Sep 11, 2009 | 15 Words or Less Poems, Faith, Personal, Poetry
skies rained terror and blooda nation held captivethen mournedransomed by unassailable Hope. {{In remembrance of 9/11, prompted by Laura Salas’ “15 words or less” poetry challenge. This week’s unlikely picture featured a ransom...
by Robin | Sep 9, 2009 | Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
I'm convinced even under the best of circumstances, having teenagers in the house fertilizes the scalp for gray hair. Certainly relational angst contributes, as does juggling academics and extracurriculars, but the one thing that will clutch your heart like...
by Robin | Sep 7, 2009 | Family, Favorite things, Kids, Life with boys, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Photos
"Young boys should never be sent to bed…they always wake up a day older." J.M. Barrie, "Finding Neverland" He's an anomaly at 12…at least I think he is. His sister suggested he could be happy living in a box with a...
by Robin | Sep 4, 2009 | Blogging, Parenting, Personal, Recipes
I can't help it: I feel the need to share with you when… something really cool takes place as a result of blogging I find something of benefit to you I stumble across posts that might be of interest to others I need your help...