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It is always nice to have affirmation that you are doing something right as a parent. As my youngest son has progressed through youth soccer we have always been careful to be positive but not to over do the praise…. Continue Reading →
My youngest was getting ready for his Holiday Chorus concert and I was helping him with his tie. As I was struggling to get an adult size tie to a correct length for a shorter frame, I commented that it… Continue Reading →
For several years a Thanksgiving weekend tradition has been a big bonfire at my in-laws. Living out in the country they pile up branches and cut trees as well as scrap wood and who knows what else throughout the year…. Continue Reading →
We did the Anthem Moonlight Ride in Richmond again this year. We had to skip last year due to the ride conflicting with our beach week. This ride offers 8 and 17 mile courses that are family friendly and the… Continue Reading →
Recently our youngest went off to an overnight soccer camp. He roomed with one of his friends, who is also on his travel team, and we sent them off in good spirits (always good to have a buddy around). We… Continue Reading →
I have been playing volleyball for the past 20 years (off and on, when the boys were born I took a hiatus for several years). Although I didn’t play in high school or college, I have really grown to appreciate… Continue Reading →
They are sometimes a joy, other times a real challenge. Sometimes they behave, but there are no guarantees. They are our responsibility, our children. They look to us for guidance, direction and answers, at least until they are old enough… Continue Reading →
Friday I was in a great mood. I could hardly wipe the smile off my face. Hardly anything could bring me down. The reason: my youngest made the team. He had a tryout with a new Travel soccer team and… Continue Reading →
This past weekend our family participated in Pedal Power, an event held by Energy Cycle to promote the organization’s message for energy conservation awareness. It is the second year in a row that a majority of the family has participated… Continue Reading →
IMG_0598, Two sisters came out to the bus stop this morning, one wearing her cheetah patterned winter coat. My youngest commented “good thing you weren’t with us at Animal Kingdom, they would have arrested you”. Her sister perked up on… Continue Reading →