by Robin | Nov 28, 2007 | Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Kids, Personal, WFMW
Some of the BEST parenting advice given to us was provided by my brother-in-law (the one who told me I was FAT) of all people. He did so, not under the guise of giving advice, but by sharing a Christmas tradition begun by his parents. When he and his siblings...
by Robin | Nov 24, 2007 | Family, Kids, Personal, Videos
Steven Curtis Chapman is a contemporary Christian musician whose career spans 20 years and 16 albums (with over 10 million sold); during that time he’s also won one American Music Award, five Grammy’s, and 51 Dove Awards. Add to that 45 #1 songs, and...
by Robin | Nov 21, 2007 | Celebrations, Family, Family Traditions, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Poetry, Thanksgiving
Last year we inaugurated a new family Thanksgiving tradition: requiring a “ticket” for admission for each member for Thanksgiving dinner. While this ticket is free, there is a cost involved–everyone has to put in writing at least one thing for...
by Robin | Nov 3, 2007 | Kids, Personal, Raves & Rants
Because our wireless connection was down this morning, I couldn’t post Part II of our trip to Old San Juan (Part I here, and after writing it, I’m ready to go back!); our edited pictures are on my laptop, and although I could SEE them, I couldn’t...
by Robin | Sep 19, 2007 | Family, Kids, Personal
(buckle your seat belt, this is an actual conversation we had this morning…) Me (knowing fully well I will regret asking): "What, honey?" S: "You know the Coke machines in the lunchroom? You gotta pass by them everyday to turn in...
by Robin | Sep 15, 2007 | Family, Favorite things, Grand Tetons, Kids, Personal, Photos, Yellowstone
If it weren’t for the travel, I’d love to travel. If in life it is true that "it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey", I’d say the converse is absolutely true for travel. Getting there, wherever...