Author: Aimee

Music Lover

Since we have the rule that no kiddie music is played in the car, Declan gets exposed to all sorts of tunes. I chuckle to myself though, because - much to his Dad's chagrin, Declan seems to prefer my alterna-pop style of music. He is…

The Unwitting Clothes Horse

I'll admit I have a problem. OK, many problems - but the one I am referring to at this moment is how I can't seem to stop buying new clothes for my son. He could give a fig about what he wears, but I get…

At least it’s good for something!

All the rain I was bitching about yesterday made for a fun photo session in my yard this afternoon...= RAIN PHOTOS =And yes, Bryan and the boys were soaked to the bone during their entire trip. But at least they had the 30 year old…

Rain, rain… go away…

Starting at about 7pm last evening, it started raining. And it hasn't stopped since. Pretty rare for Denver so I really shouldn't complain. But I will. Last night it was soothing and atmospheric, as I sat in bed with a book and a beer... but…

I may have found a way to fund our retirement.

Declan has been obsessed with the human body lately. I have been explaining things to him but must not be doing a very good job - because most times I get a blank expression similar to the one when you ask him to clean up…

How One Ends Up At Coyote Ugly

First, you meet your best friend Danielle at Maggiano's and have a lovely dinner and a few beers. Then you buy tickets to Superman Returns for the 7:45 show. Since you have time to kill, you check out the street fair at the Pavilions, but…

Mentoring is cool!

We are a finalist for a project with the health department that addresses low birth-weight babies among Latinas in Colorado. This is a subject area that we have never ventured into, mainly because we didn't have anyone with the right background. But one of our…