Life

Summer Vacation

Last week we had our first vacation of the summer. We spent one week in Big Bear with our dear friends. It was such a fun, relaxing, enjoyable week. We spent a lot of time hanging out together and catching up. We went bowling, went on a few hikes, taught the dog to swim and… Read More Summer Vacation

LittleZabba, quote-of-the-day

I’m in Trouble

Tonight we finished watching Anne of Green Gables. The girls have been very interested in the story, especially LittleZabba. She was very excited when it became clear that Gilbert “liked” Anne Shirley. She giggled every time they would talk, or when Gilbert would give Anne “that” look. The credits rolled with Gilbert and Anne walking… Read More I’m in Trouble

Life

Friends

For the past several days we have been relaxing and enjoying time as a family and reconnecting with some dear friends. We are so lucky to have friends who we can be silly with, friends who love our kids, friends who have a spouse that the other spouse enjoys, friends who will travel across the… Read More Friends

Life

Lunch

Lunch has always been the hardest meal of the day for me. I am always at a loss for what to make. One particular afternoon I had no idea what to serve the family so I started pulling things out of the fridge and arranging things on a plate. Apples, pears, snap peas, avocado, pita… Read More Lunch

BigZabba

It end and begins

Summer is finally here. I can’t believe how fast the school year has flown by. It seems to go so slow and then just like that it starts going really fast. BigZabba has had a great year. I am so pleased with how much she has learned and how much she has matured this year.… Read More It end and begins