The first week of July is full of family celebrations. On the 4th, Phelix and Gazoo celebrate their birthdays. Of course, they have no idea […]
happy birthday chloe!
It was a simple party for the new teenager. A few friends (not many are in town right now). Time to swim and play games. […]
chloe’s flute recital
Last spring, Chloe had a notion to start playing flute and join the middle school band. A kid wanting to take up a musical instrument? […]
chloe: book festival introducer
Chloe had the honor of introducing Tony DiTerlizzi on the Children’s Stage at the Decatur Book Festival this weekend. When we went up to Tony […]
girls’ rock camp
One of the reasons Chloe decided to not continue with gymnastics was to giver her time for other activities. Her first step was to sign […]
gymnastics: thing of the past?
Another kid milestone this week… Our last day of gymnastics. For almost eight years now, Chloe has been going to the same gym. She’s progressed […]
poetry slam for chloe
Not Camille is interested in the language arts, Chloe is too. A few years back, Chloe decided to enter the LEAF poetry slam. As it […]
chloe’s eleven!
My baby girl turned eleven today! She got home late from kayak camp but insisted on opening up her gifts before bed.
photo friday: legoland independence
While I only mention it here and there, I am very much a supporter of Free Range Kids. In fact, one reason that we moved […]
first day of school
The summer went by far, far too fast. I can’t believe that it is time to turn Chloe back over to the system. Last year […]
gap toothed girl
Chloe’s been “sick” on and off for months now. In addition, she’s complained about a spot in her mouth near where she had a filling. […]
birthday party time!!
My memory is as poor as ever, but I believe that this was the first ever *birthday party* that we’ve ever hosted. We’ve had Harry […]
Chloe’s Reviews: Ted’s Montana Grill
We ventured down to Ted’s Montana Grill on the ground floor of our building for the first time, and here’s what Chloe had to say […]
Instagram: BFFs
After we stayed up late so camille could bake cookies for Chloe’s class (more on that later), Chloe fell asleep in my bed. As usual, […]
chloe’s new shoes
This weekend, the girls and I participated in the Run with the Dogs 5K and much to my (and her) surprise, my Chloe won third […]
run with the dogs 5K
The girls didn’t want to do it. They didn’t want to get up early on a Saturday. They didn’t want to go out in the […]
waiting for sara bareilles – 16 sep 2011
The girls and I headed out to the first day of our fifth(!) Austin City Limits Music Festival today. As Texas has been so hot […]
thinking – 12 sept 2011
Chloe, in a pensive moment.
new outfit – 1 sep 2011
Chloe has always admired the gymnastics outfits for sale at the gym. Back when she was at the gym one hour a week, I refused […]
necklace – 19 aug 2011
Chloe made her new necklace all by herself; she’s been in a crafty mood lately!