The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 12:00 am | One Comment

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Born Free
February 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | 18 Comments
Born Free

Last summer we joined a community rec center. Mainly for the pool, but also to have access to the work out equipment. We wanted to get back in shape, play in the pool with Declan’s …

Winter Park Wrapup + 4-Pack Pass Giveaway!
January 27, 2010 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Winter Park Wrapup + 4-Pack Pass Giveaway!

Over MLK day weekend, my family and I were lucky enough to be hosted by Winter Park resort, as part of a group effort from Colorado Ski Country USA to show off how families can …

A Social Life? Can It Be Done? Really?
December 16, 2009 – 12:01 am | 7 Comments
A Social Life? Can It Be Done? Really?

Recently a friend said to me that she envied how often I made it out and about socially. That she liked how my husband Bryan and I found time to do all the things we …

The Un-Soccer Kid
November 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | 9 Comments
The Un-Soccer Kid

Declan was born two months premature and while he never qualified for services, he always lagged behind a bit – especially physically. Especially in his gross motor skills. Especially in not falling over at every …

Time Is Just Whizzing By
October 21, 2009 – 12:03 am | 4 Comments
Time Is Just Whizzing By

When I was a kid, I thought time moved at a snail’s pace. And the proof is in my offspring. This weekend, when we were cleaning, Declan said the poetic words that we *all* think …

Are You Ready To Become A Social Media “Expert?!”
September 30, 2009 – 12:00 am | 8 Comments
Are You Ready To Become A Social Media “Expert?!”

When I started my blog four years ago, I didn’t even know what the term “social media” meant. I just wanted a place to tuck away memories of my son as he seemed to be …

Going Abroad (And Not Crazy) With Your Kid
August 25, 2009 – 12:00 am | 7 Comments
Going Abroad (And Not Crazy) With Your Kid

I hemmed and hawed over whether it was a good idea. We wanted to go to Ireland, sure, but Declan – at age 6.5 – was he really ready? At least, was he ready for …