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Hot Days

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

We are in for some warmer than usual weather around here, but the worst of it might be over.  It’s one thing to look outside, see rain, and not be able to play outside.  It’s another when you look outside, see sunshine, and it’s way too hot to be outside playing in it.  Besides trying […]



Birthday Game

Monday, July 1st, 2013

Saturday was the Webmaster’s birthday!  It ended up being a very hot day around here as well.  We had a fun day planned for him. First, he took Ane and Tad to see Monsters University in the morning while I kept the little boys at home with me.  Then Grandma and Gichan watched the three […]



Sunny Evening

Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Why yes, we still do have three other children.  Here’s what they were all up to last night. Ane was out riding her bike with other kids in the neighborhood. Rerun was also outside, but in our backyard, playing with a bubble wand. Which left Tad inside, enjoying some peace and quiet as he colored […]



Sunny Spring Break Day

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

“Go outside!  OUTSIDE!!!” Yes, that was what I said to the children yesterday.  Fortunately, it wasn’t raining outside. So out they went.  And even though I had to bribe Ane a little, Rerun was more than anxious to be outdoors.  There were bubbles to play with! Tad balked at going outside (until a lot later), […]