Category Archives: Every Day Life

This weekend I wrapped up my five weeks of working outside the home. Every summer for the last eight summers, I have been a teacher for the AASK (Aardvarks Advocate Skills and Knowledge) program which is a partnership between Oregon … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, we had a feline visitor in our backyard. At first he was pretty skittish, and was hiding in our bushes. Then he got a bit more brave and came up to our back sliding door a … Continue reading →

I never imagined how relaxing working in the yard could be. I pulled a lot of weeds this evening after dinner. I did get a little tired of squatting by the end. But for the most part it was just … Continue reading →

Many people told us before we moved into a house that the yard is nice for the kids, but the downside is that you have to care for it. Nathan had nightmare flashbacks about mowing the lawn from when he … Continue reading →

Every time one of our boys does something incredibly cute or a bit crazy, my husband turns to me and says, “What’s it like having kids?” It’s just one of those sayings that doesn’t really mean what it means, and … Continue reading →

In a couple of weeks I’ll be turning 29. Yes, actually 29 (I’m not using that as a cover up for a higher age). And at the risk of sounding completely ridiculous, I’d like to say that coming to the … Continue reading →

A couple of months ago, one of my friends from high school mentioned a start up business on his facebook page. Fair Treasure was getting ready to launch. I clicked on the link because it seemed right up my alley, … Continue reading →

It’s not technically summer yet. But it sure feels like a summer evening. Simon (3 months) woke up about 8 times in the first hour after I put him to bed. After coming out of the room….again….I gave my husband … Continue reading →