Daddy · family · fun · Gillian · John · sledding · smiling · snow · tears · weather

sNOw day!

Gillian woke up this morning and looked out the window.  She said “There’s snow on Daddy’s car!”  We had to find Daddy right away so she could tell him about his car.  John was already awake talking to Daddy about going “snowboarding.”  We told the kids that we would go outside and play after Daddy… Continue reading sNOw day!

Barbie · Christmas · Christmas tree · cookies · elf on the shelf · family · Gillian · John · listening · Santa · secret · sharing · silly · singing · smiling

The Adventures of Buddy the Elf

Our Elf on the Shelf arrives the day after Thanksgiving.  His name is Buddy.  Buddy is one of Santa’s messengers.  He comes to visit the kids during the day and then goes back to the north pole at night and reports back to Santa.  The next day, Buddy will be found in a different spot. … Continue reading The Adventures of Buddy the Elf

best friend · big brother · Christmas · family · funny · Gillian · John · learning · listening · love · Rudolph · singing · smiling

Holiday Lunch

On Thursday, The Lincroft Center for Children had their holiday lunch.  John and Gillian have been singing Christmas songs for the past couple of weeks.  Gillian has been singing Jingle Bells.  John knows a lot of songs, but he refused to tell me what songs his class would sing.  I was able to take my lunchtime… Continue reading Holiday Lunch

cooking class · family · Gillian · imagination · John · learning · love · park · smiling

1 year anniversary

One year ago today I posted my first blog entry.  I have to say that I am very happy that I stuck with it, and continue to post.  Over the past year, I have posted 286 times and the kids have been on many adventures. Here are some of my favorite adventures: The Turtle Back… Continue reading 1 year anniversary

cake · fair · family · Gillian · John · love · outside · park · smiling

Petting Zoo and Craft Fair

Today we met Mimi at Freehold Raceway for Open Space Pace.  Bascially it is a festival for horses in Freehold.  They had a parade, races, vendors, music and a petting zoo.  We didn’t get to see the parade of horses through downtown, but we arrived at the raceway in time to walk thru the vendors… Continue reading Petting Zoo and Craft Fair