do less (sols)
July is the month of not-much-happening around the Ayres’ house. If said aloud, Andy would roll his eyes. Hannah would say, “Se-ri-ous-ly, Mom?” And Stephanie would put her hands on… Read more do less (sols) →
favorite bits
Macadamia Key Lime Pie — It is as good as it sounds and it’s no bake. I squeezed fresh lime juice to use in the filling. The filling looks like it… Read more favorite bits →
in action
Lego creations.Friendship bracelets.Drawing pad.Hot wheels.Markers.Softball glove.Train tracks.Baseball hat.Doll clothes.Book stacks.Notebooks.Pencils.Sandals.Sunscreen.Football.Frisbee. These things have homes. Yet, if you would stop over for a visit, you would find these things in action.… Read more in action →
my floppy heart.
{my words from a year ago} I’m miserably horrible at staying in touch. It is my Achilles’ heel. I know this and I try to keep in touch (I cringe… Read more my floppy heart. →
14 years
I was never, not ever going to marry that Andy Ayres. He was too wild. But he had these eyes — the kind that change grey to blue to green,… Read more 14 years →
keep trying (sols)
Hannah baked six cakes last weekend. One on Saturday and five on Sunday. They weren’t just any cakes. They were 4-H cakes. If you are familiar with 4-H, then you… Read more keep trying (sols) →
grace
A sock was my undoing. A single sock and it rocketed me straight into a person I don’t want to be. It started brewing when I looked outside and saw… Read more grace →
mother’s day
It would be easy to write a sweet little Mother’s Day post tonight. After all, I spent it with my mom and grandma, Andy’s mom, and our dads. I spent… Read more mother’s day →
spring break anticipation
It begins. Home.Board games.Bike rides.Imagination.Lego creation.Homemade lunch.Cookies.Train tracks.Art.Letters.Books.Bonding. This is the anticipation for a break that builds a family. Join us at Two Writing Teachers forthe March Slice of Life challenge.
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