My grand-nephew celebrated his First Holy Communion last Sunday in wonderful style. He looked so handsome in his little suit!
After Mass, we went to the family barbeque in his honor, where I got to mix and mingle with all the little kids in the family: four little boys and four little girls, spread out among three families.
It was such fun! I love watching them grow up. I especially love that I'm not responsible for them! Well, I'll take that back;… Read MoreThis past weekend I went to my fourth annual Congress of Jugglers, my local juggling festival.
What? You didn't know that jugglers had festivals?
Yes, indeed we do!
This year's festival was great! There were plenty of jugglers, ranging in age from 6 to 76. In fact, the kids were better jugglers than many of the adults, including me.
Seeing the kids having so much fun got me thinking about how great juggling is for kids. Besides the thrill of it, juggling improves… Read MoreEveryone has milestones in their lives.
Count 'em up: first smile, first tooth, first step, first day of school, high school and college graduations, first job, first (and hopefully only!) marriage, first baby.
Last night I crossed off another significant milestone in my own journey on this earth.
I got my very first Senior Citizen's discount.
Joe and I went to dinner and a movie last night. While he got us a table at the restaurant, I went to buy the tickets from the… Read MoreEvery profession has its own language, from parenting to professional wrestling. The circus is no different! Since May is the traditional beginning of the circus season, I thought you might enjoy learning some circus lingo.
First, there's the difference between troupers and townies. Troupers are the circus folk; townies are the residents. Troupers who are just starting out on their first seasons with the circus are First of Mays.
If the show moves by truck and trailer and performs under a tent… Read MoreLast night Joe and shared a really delicious pizza, washed down with our favorite cola beverage. Yum!
But two hours later, while I was on a conference call, I began having stomach pains. I got through the call, but I knew it was only a matter of time before Things Happened.
I'll spare you the details. Suffice it to say that I got very little sleep.
Those of us with kids know about the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. It… Read MoreJoe and I have been getting our house ready for sale. If you've gone through this trial, you know that it involves decluttering, painting, and furniture rearranging so that each room looks as spacious and attractive as it possibly can.
We would never have been able to do this without the help of four things: EZ Moves Furniture Slides. As you can from the picture, EZ Moves are a piece of foam attached to a slick plastic base. So… Read More
About Me
Fun's the name of my game, from practicing juggling to eating new foods to laughing at the silliness surrounding us. Join the fun here on Family.com and in my personal blog, Red Nose.
- June 2007
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- June 20, 2007
It's Not Goodbye - June 18, 2007
My Son, The Cop - June 16, 2007
I'm A Sucker for Happy Endings - June 13, 2007
Flickr for Photos - June 11, 2007
Fun with Face Painting - June 10, 2007
Our Unofficial Pet - June 6, 2007
Ride the Wild Zipper - June 4, 2007
Cook? No, They Did It for Me! - June 2, 2007
The Beach + Friends = Fun
- June 20, 2007
- May 2007
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- May 29, 2007
Digging for the Roots of the Family Tree - May 27, 2007
I Love Dove - May 25, 2007
Feeding the Hungry - May 22, 2007
Breakfast for Dinner - May 20, 2007
Fun with Folding - May 18, 2007
Hockey Hijinx - May 15, 2007
Professional Inspiration - May 13, 2007
To My Mother - May 11, 2007
Chocoholic? Try Dan's Delicious Chocolates! - May 9, 2007
Watching the Kids Play - May 7, 2007
Throw Some Stuff Around - May 4, 2007
Just Don't Call Me Ma'am - May 2, 2007
Speak Circus!
- May 29, 2007
- April 2007
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- April 30, 2007
When Pizza Goes Bad, Go BRAT - April 28, 2007
Smooth Move - April 25, 2007
Drive Time - April 23, 2007
A Little Planning Goes A Long Way - April 21, 2007
A Meal and A Show! - April 18, 2007
Staying Human - April 16, 2007
A Bloody Day in Blacksburg - April 16, 2007
My Favorite Staple Food - April 14, 2007
Black Thumb - April 11, 2007
Precious Objects - April 9, 2007
Road Games - April 6, 2007
Office Toys Save My Sanity - April 4, 2007
Let Freedom Ring: In Memoriam - April 2, 2007
Raising a Reader
- April 30, 2007
- March 2007
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- March 30, 2007
MOO! - March 28, 2007
Getting My Walk On - March 25, 2007
Clowns Can Be Nice! - March 23, 2007
Freezer Burn - March 20, 2007
Shopping for Scary Meat - March 18, 2007
Take A Walk! - March 16, 2007
My Son, The Grown-Up - March 14, 2007
Ayr Out Your Sinuses - March 12, 2007
Let There Be Daylight Savings Time! - March 10, 2007
Tales of the Olden Days - March 7, 2007
Three Balls, Two Hands, One Juggler - March 6, 2007
The Best Game You Can Name - March 1, 2007
Plus Size? Try Igigi.com!
- March 30, 2007
- February 2007
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- February 28, 2007
Try An Old Movie For New Entertainment - February 26, 2007
The Circus Is Coming to Town! - February 25, 2007
Who Am I and What Am I Doing Here?
- February 28, 2007
