This just blew me away today!Joe, Colt, Rosebud and I were out for a walk today. Colt had been pulling his wagon most of the time and toward the end of our walk, we could tell he was getting tired. Joe told him to get in the wagon so he could pull him the rest … Continue reading Three Year Old Intelligence

I cannot believe it has been so long since I have had the chance to blog. So much has happened, but the most exciting thing is that our baby girl was born October 1! A little recap since July.Work has been crazy to say the least. Reorganizations, layoffs and more. I think the stress of … Continue reading Legitimate Excuse

First, you have to decide that this is the right person for you to marry. Once that decision is made, then there are ALL the decisions on what kind of wedding, how many guests, what kind of cake and on and on. Then, after all that is over, do we buy a house or continue … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions

This year I have pondered Freedom in a different way than I have in the past. I will share with you a couple of reasons why.1. Freedom to travel, unrestricted, to visit family and friends. Some countries are in a civil unrest right now. Citizens are terrified to travel even to the next city in … Continue reading Let Freedom Ring

Colt fell asleep early! So what you ask? I get to blog, download pictures to share with family and friends, watch a little TV, or whatever else I want to do. Single friends and those without children, take note!Time to share on pregnancy again since that is where I am in life. I looked back … Continue reading More catching up

Where to begin. First, I hate that I didn't even have one blog posting in May. Of course my husband Joe noticed. It's not like we don't talk, but I know he loves it when I share my thoughts and our experiences for family and friends to see. So here goes with a quick update.1. … Continue reading So much is happening!

The title of this post may lead you to believe that I am going to go off on a political rant again, but this is a little different. I believe there is a conspiracy by the fashion industry against boys. Now don't laugh, let me explain.Every year at Easter it is the tradition of mothers … Continue reading Conspiracy Theory

Let me list out the many reasons why I haven't been able to post for the past several weeks.1. Travel: Over the past month, I have been traveling with work to NY, Chicago, Boston and Orlando. Next week I will be in Ft. Worth staying at a hotel for another conference. I thank God that … Continue reading Reasons for not posting

It is hard to imagine being born on a holiday, sharing your special day of being born with a national holiday. But this is something that my husband Joe has to think of every year. He was born on February 14. Valentines Day for everyone else, but a time of celebrating his birth for our … Continue reading Celebrations all around

I read this article in The New York Times and couldn't help but laugh. Read the article then vote on the Poll to the right.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------February 8, 2009You Try to Live on 500K in This TownBy ALLEN SALKINPRIVATE school: $32,000 a year per student.Mortgage: $96,000 a year.Co-op maintenance fee: $96,000 a year.Nanny: $45,000 a year.We are … Continue reading Salaries capped at $500,000