2016 has been quite a year. Everyone you talk to, and all over social media, people are more than ready to bid farewell to 2016. And our family? Well, Shawn has had one of the roughest years at work,... I did a phenomenal job of breaking my toe, and for a little while there found … Continue reading 2016, you got me all reflective and stuff.
Yesterday Zee asked me, "Mom, if you could live in the Star Wars galaxy, would you live in Jakku or Tatooine?" This was followed by mischievous giggles, because she was quite pleased with her very random and crazy question. š [Where does she come up with this this stuff? And how does she even remember … Continue reading Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
I transferred these photos from the laptop to my phone a few weeks ago. They're from a family photo shoot we did in 2011, when my now first grader was just two years old. Looking at the photos again today, I can't help but be filled with gratitude for the blessing that is my very … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – Family Photo Shoot
Having a child means I have a legit reason to watch all the animated movies I want on the big screen. š On Saturday we finally watched Trolls. The Dreamworks animation has a pretty impressive voice cast, led by Anna Kendrick as Poppy, and Justin "Is there anything he can't do" Timberlake as Branch. Some … Continue reading Family Movie Day: “Trolls” Review
It's been a while since I've posted anything, and I thought the best way to get started again would be to catch up on some of the stuff that's been happening/keeping me busy. Zee: Growing Up, Homeschooling, and a Barbie Event At the end of July, Zee turned seven. Mommy's emotions, of course, were extremely … Continue reading Playing Catch-Up