Labor Day Weekend 2009

Labor Day is always a significant time of the year for Luke and I because the 1st is our anniversary.  I’m proud to say that we’ve been married eight years now and still going strong!  With two kids, the anniversary celebration this year included take-out thai from Jasmine eaten over a vinyl tablecloth and both kids [...]

Summer Fun Fridays – Gameworks

When I asked Aidan what he wanted to do today for Summer Fun Friday, I was kind of afraid he would say something like Chuck E Cheese…  I really don’t like Chuck E Cheese.  So, I was relieved when he said he wanted to hit Gameworks. My parents and I, as well as Skye, picked up Aidan and [...]

Aunt VJ & Aunt Pat Visit

This past week, my Aunt VJ and Aunt Pat drove down to visit my parents for a few days.  On Saturday, I went with them to see Angels & Demons.  Granted, while it was a good movie, it certainly wasn’t Star Trek.  I can’t even believe I went to a movie theater and didn’t see this.  In fact, I took Aidan [...]

Happy Mother’s Day

It took too many years for me to realize it, but it turns out that moms are pretty special.  I guess that’s not true.  I think we see some of their importance when we’re children.  We know that their job is to protect and love us no matter what, and that’s inarguably special.  But, as we get [...]

CCFA Take Steps 2009 – Team GottaGo!

Well, the day finally arrived when it was time to walk for a cause. I’ve always thought the idea of a fundraising walk was pretty cool, so I admit I jumped at the chance to be involved with one that was related to Crohn’s. I actually signed up before Skye was born, so my participation [...]