Home Cooked Thoughts

I would like you all to meet our newest addition to the family … Charles Randall, or as we like to call him … Charlie! God was kind enough to bless us with another little boy, someone for Benjamin to play with, terrorize, and hopefully befriend for life.  Poor Charlie, at only 12 days old, [...]

So, I can no longer promise that I’ll be “back” and posting entries from now on, because I have obviously proven that it is not going to happen.  But, today I need to vent and I am sure it is due mostly to the raging hormones that have taken over my body as a result [...]

Believe it or not – technical difficulties have prevented me from posting and then I got into the habit of not posting, and I feel strongly that this trend must end … TODAY!  It is time for you to all hear from me again! For those of you unaware … Dave, Ben, and I are [...]

Ahh, the art of relaxation.  A cherished gift that many do not possess and for many many months I had convinced myself that my dear little boy would never achieve the calming effects of said gift.  And yet, here it is – proof that he does in fact take after me in at least one [...]

Fridays have quickly become “Family Date Day” in our house since they are the only day that no one has to leave the house for work (most weeks).  So, we spend every minute together and usually do something fun, whether it’s the park or the zoo or just building a fire in the back yard.  [...]

So, the other day my brother mentioned that my mom had been bragging to him about the blog I “used to write” and I realized it was about time to write an entry.  I need to release anyway … so for those of you looking for a light-hearted read – this will not be it. [...]

If you haven’t already noticed … there haven’t been many posts, if any at all, in some time … this would normally mean that I have been in a funk … this time, however, the funk belongs to my husband and my reasons fall between new job (i.e. lack of additional free time) and a [...]

Every now and then my son and/or his cousins create picturesque opportunities that must be shared … yesterday was no exception.  My sister and I opted for a pool day at grandma’s house so we met up before lunch, fed the boys, slathered everyone with sunblock, grabbed grandma, and headed for the pool.  I had [...]

It has been established that my son did not receive my coordination, balance, or threshold for pain (or should I say – lack there of).  He is extremely coordinated, balancing himself in situations where I would normally fall, and has in the last two days simply shook off any ounce of pain he may of [...]

Yesterday we spent some time at Grandma & Grandpa’s house.  Ben was having so much fun that he decided a nap would not be a good idea.  His cousin wanted to drive the Jeep (the battery operated kids car) so my sister and I brought the two boys outside to go for a drive.  Brandon [...]