This is the time of year when a lot teenagers are deep in preparation for Prom. (Prom 1994 – Brian with his date Briana (far right) and close friends) They are picking out dresses, tuxedos, hairstyles and most importantly, transportation. I know many people don’t want to think about the annual statistics of teenagers injured in auto accidents, let alone on Prom night. It is, ... continue reading...
Yosemite NP and Half Dome or How to give your mom a heart attack!
In 1993 our family went on holiday to Yosemite National Park. My oldest son Brian, hiked up to Half Dome. He was sixteen years old and took risks that should of put me in the nut house many times over. At the time I thought it was a great experience; that he was now part of an elite group of people who had actually hiked Half Dome. I even bought him a ridiculously expensive T-shirt that said, "I ... continue reading...
Sewing
I love to sew! When my children were little I made most of their clothes. Easter 1981 Easter 1982 Easter 1984 Easter 1985 I made some of the boy's clothes and most of Britt's clothes until they were in middle school; and Britt's Prom dresses through high school. Oh alright, so I kind of understand why the kid's won't let me sew clothes for Monkey Boy and Bear now. ... continue reading...
A Favorite Photo
This photo was taken in the spring of 1982. Britt is 2½, Brian is 5 and Todd is 7 months. Todd didn't walk until he was 16 months old so Brian carried him around when he wasn't on my hip. Todd didn't speak clearly until he was well over three years old and Britt was the only one who could understand what he said. If anyone said "what?" to Todd more than one time, Britt would say, ”He said..." with ... continue reading...
Crash and Burn
A few weeks ago the kids took the babies up to Big Bear Mountain to go sledding in the snow. Everyone was having a wonderful time until this... Poor Austin. He was having so much fun he didn't hear the (Six!) warnings until it was too late. The first thing Austin said to us was, "I thought snow was supposed to be soft"! Poor guy! But years from now he can ... continue reading...