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Leya is Lost!
Ryan, Sarah and Connor with the signs they made to help bring Leya safely home. Leya ran away today! Ryan and I were preparing to leave Grandma’s house and in the effort to get the car loaded, the front door was left open just a fraction of a second too long – Leya ran out…
Out of the mouths of (Irish) babes: Part 2
Last year for Christmas, the boys received a singing, dancing Irish Santa. They loved it at once, but Patrick and I were unsure about the beer in Santa’s hand. Did an imbibing Santa send an inappropriate message to the boys? For a year we worried and discussed… should Santa find a new home? Could I…
The Littlest Clown
Connor, dressing the part. The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus presented a spectacular show this evening. Clowns, acrobats, daredevils, and animals big and small thrilled the audience with music and stunts, but the little guy in the seat next to me stole the show with his complete belief that all he saw was real,…
Out of the Mouths of Babes: She’s a Campenbell!
Tonight was Store Night at AWANA. This quarterly event is set up to enable the children to spend their hard earned “AWANA Shares” or “AWANA Bucks” on a variety of fun prizes, such as stuffed animals, footballs, games, and craft kits. Store Night is always a bit hectic, but the truly dedicated children still manage…
A Day at the Races!
And the winner is… Today we went to the races, the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Races that is. Ryan and Patrick, with a bit of help from Grandpop McQuillan, spent several weeks constructing the perfect pinewood car! And they ended up with a winner. Ryan won first place for the Tiger Cubs and third place…
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Are We Doing Anything Special Today, Mommy?
“Mommy,” a little voice says, “is today a special day?” “Yes, Connor. It’s Daddy’s birthday.” “Are we doing anything special today, Mommy,” he asks in an I have something in mind sort of way. “No, I don’t think so, Connor.” With that, a little head leans toward my ear and begins to whisper. “Mommy,…