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The hidden power of friends
Twenty years ago or so when I was past the first flush of being “newly married” and living away from family or the friends of my youth, I discovered that I actually needed more than just my marriage in the … Continue reading
Tom’s birthday and other stuff
This week was Tom’s birthday. I remember the first birthday we celebrated without him – he’d been gone just barely two weeks. I was still in a state of shock. We had dinner with family and brought along a lemon … Continue reading
Tom’s Birthday – A Trip into Unfamiliar Baking Territory
Anyone who knows our family knows that Tom does the majority of the real cooking around here and he definitely makes the better food – it’s further along the gourmet scale than my specialty Tuna Casserole. So when it comes … Continue reading
Promised Pictures …
So, I promised pictures of a few things, like the garage and the driveway. Here they are … Next step – build a workbench. We (meaning Tom and I) are having a difference of opinion about what kind of workbench … Continue reading
16 years – where did they go??
It’s the morning of the 28th and I’m remembering 16 years ago at just about this time, when Spencer Carlyle Wood made his appearance in the world. It was a long night and an exhausted day, but we were all … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Me …
So, I’m officially 24 years old (that’s not a typo, is it??). It’s feeling good to be back in my 20’s. I’d forgotten how carefree and happy I was. Why did I ever leave my 20’s? I had it all … Continue reading
It’s Official – Spencer is 15 years old!!
So, yesterday Spencer turned 15. That seems awfully old for a mom as young as I am!! Unlike some people (don’t look at me!) Spencer didn’t assume that just because it was his birthday he didn’t have to go to … Continue reading
Johanna – Here’s the Latest
I don’t even know where to start – and my sister, Erin, has already done a terrific job documenting all the significant events in our extended family – so… I’ll try and talk about some of the things our family … Continue reading
Johanna – My 40th! Birthday
So, I’m officially 40 years old now! It was a crazy day. I spent the whole morning like so: 7-9am – clean up the kids rooms and the upstairs bathroom (with help from the kids) 9:30am – take Andy to … Continue reading
