Giving Thanks

I am so thankful that I met my husband.  So many of the amazing things that have happened to me have happened because I met my husband.  I am so thankful for my kids, family, Ethiopia, love, health, employment.  And it all started here: Ignore the bear and the guys on people on the bikes, … Continue reading Giving Thanks

Here Comes Santa

Even though it isn't even Thanksgiving yet.  Why does Christmas start earlier and earlier every year? The kids were more than happy to see Santa and tell them the one thing on their Christmas list--they both want Nintendo 3ds and Zoë wants a unicorn pillow pet to go with her lady bug pillow pet. That's … Continue reading Here Comes Santa

This Is Me Not Yelling

So, things have reached a certain place where they just aren't manageable any more.  I am tired of yelling at my kids.  Part of that is me and my own tendency to think yelling will magically make everyone do what I want.  Yeah...this is not really working. Today, I just reached my breaking point.  I … Continue reading This Is Me Not Yelling

But I Don’t Want It On My Computer

So, my dad got an iPhone.  Lori--you should stop reading now 🙂 He was able to text me using SIRI--impressive.  He called to check-in with me and we talked about the phone, etc.  He really is enjoying having advanced technology.  But he is having a problem setting up his email. "I can't get my phone's … Continue reading But I Don’t Want It On My Computer