The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 3 Comments

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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A Family Who Bags Together, Learns Together
November 21, 2007 – 12:53 am | 3 Comments

I completely abhor raking leaves. It comes from growing up in Maryland, where there are a LOT of leaves, and a LOT of wet, gooey leaves. In fact, when Bryan asked me to marry him, …

Cabin Fever Redefined
November 5, 2007 – 12:18 am | 19 Comments

I am writing this as part of my recovery. At least this is what my pseudo-therapist-husband prescribed.
To preface this confession, my disclaimer is that I have never been one to be caught up in …

Rockies Win The World Series: McDad Guarantee
October 25, 2007 – 12:31 am | 10 Comments

(Editor’s Note: We are proud to announce that our very own Mitch McDad received a very generous mention in Time magazine. Hats off to him and all the great daddy bloggers out there!)
Here …

The Quest
October 24, 2007 – 12:43 am | 7 Comments

You would think Indiana Jones himself was responsible for placing the sacred bowl in our cupboard.
It’s easy to imagine what he went through in his quest for our treasure. Mostly likely he dodged snakes launched …

A Love Letter to the Rockies
October 22, 2007 – 12:05 am | 19 Comments

Dearest Rockies,
This letter is actually on behalf of my husband, Jamie. He has been a devout follower since your amazing winning streak (I believe the correct term for him is “fair-weather fan.”) Regardless, he …

#1 Fans
October 16, 2007 – 7:03 am | One Comment

The “Mamas” (and sons) love their Rockies. GO TEAM!!!

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The Great Pumpkin Contest
October 15, 2007 – 12:01 am | 25 Comments

My family’s dinner conversations have gone from how to eradicate war and famine to the intricacies of growing the biggest pumpkin. (Though I am sure my obsessed husband Jamie would somehow argue the latter is …