Saddle Up, Cowboy!

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This past Saturday E.B. got to experience his first horse ride.  He went to a cowboy-themed birthday party at a real barn out in the country.  It was absolutely freezing, but that didn’t stop my little guy from thoroughly enjoying himself.  I was concerned that he might be afraid of the horse, but he couldn’t [...]

Octoberfest Fun

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This past Saturday, E.B. and I headed out the door bright and early to attend our town’s annual Octoberfest, which is basically an arts and crafts festival and BBQ competition all rolled into one.  It’s a good time because a lot of people come back to our town for class reunions (planned around this event), [...]

Swimming Lessons

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E.B. has a new after school activity.  In an effort to keep him active this fall and winter, I signed him up for swimming lessons.  When he started getting really brave in the bathtub by holding his breath and going underwater (without holding his nose), I knew he was ready.  So, when the school sent [...]

May I Help You?

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E.B. earned his first allowance last week from my mother.  Mom’s back has been giving her trouble, so E.B. has been “helping” her pick up things around her home and be an extra set of hands and feet for her.  He did this all week not expecting a thing, and on Saturday she presented him [...]

The Young Man and The Sea

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“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” –Jacques Cousteau

Cuddly Cuteness Overload

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It sure makes it hard to wake either one of them up on a school morning when they’re looking so darn stinkin’ cute and comfortable. 

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