Crayons and Keyboards

Friday Night Fire

The wife, the kids, me, and a few cold beverages; throw in some Smore's (made with Resse's Peanut Butter Cups - yep) and a great way to wind down from the brutal work week.

Nights like these should happen more often. We get caught up in the day-to-day minutia and forget about these little moments that truly count. Sometimes you have to force yourself to slow down and just chill.

Caps Cap

Wine-o Momma

Sunshine and wine makes momma happy, so, we enjoyed both on Mother's Day.

Celebrated having a kick-ass mom of my two kids by going for a early afternoon hike then hitting Sugarloaf winery on the way home.

Front Yard Joy

Really hard to find something sweeter in this world than my little lady (boots on) swinging in the front yard, just enjoying the sunshine.

Best Seat In The House

Official Hiking Sticks...A Must Have

To The Top Of The World...

One of our absolute favorite spots, Sugarloaf Mountain.

It's even better when, after reaching the summit, you head to the winery a few miles away for some post-hike refreshment.

Easter Morning

Neighborhood Hunters

The annual neighborhood egg hunt; highlights and low-lights:

Highlight #1 - Absolutely perfect weather.

Highlight #2 - Lots of kids, eggs, and candy.

Low-light #1 - Annabelle taking a golf ball, to the forhead, from a neighborhood ~~devil~~ child just minutes before heading to the hunt. However, she was a trooper and participated (at a bare minimum) in the hunt. Jaxson stepped up his game and hunted and delivered eggs for AB.

Pre-Season For Easter

We hosted a Parent's Night Out last weekend at Annabelle's school; 75-degree weather for an egg hunt was a little warm, but we were able to send the kids outside for awhile - so that worked out well.

Easter Bunny Early Arrival

The bunny from down south (Boo & Pops), made and early arrival at our house this week. Always happy to see a package arrive at the house, even if it is for the kids and not me.

A box full of stuffed animals, Easter goodies, cash (for the kids), and some candy (sadly, also for the kids); and Frozen...Annabelle's obsession.

Wheat Yoga Studio

Life's A Game

Family night at AB's school last weekend allowed us to slow down for a few hours and just enjoy the little moments with the kids. A few board games, some playground time, and a buffet fit for a ~~king~~ kid...hot dogs, mac-n'-cheese, sweets, etc.