Author: Aimee

New Years Resolutions

Bryan and I always make a few, but we are always sure they are attainable (so that they actually happen!).Here are mine:- Take a Studio Lighting Photography class (in February - resolutions are easy when they are already scheduled).- Try 6 new restaurants over the…

Date Day

Just like eclipses, truth in media, and finding a good chicken salad sandwich....it's a rare occurance when our work is closed but Declan's school is open. We are taking full advantage of it today! I am getting a massage, then we plan to see Harry…

At least we know they like us.

When I got home this evening, the back door had been blown wide open by the ferocious winds we are having today.Rio met me at the door with her newfound enthusiasm (which I assume is related to getting that tennis ball removed from her throat).…

Typical Colorado

8:45 am: Walk out of the house with boy in hand, admiring the blue sky, warm temperature and bright sunshine.8:55 am: Arrive at daycare, walk from truck to front door and notice there is a slight breeze.8:57 am: Sign son into daycare, walk out the…

Squeeze ‘N Not Gag

I have one of those weird sensory issues when the metal of a dry-ish brush scrapes against paper. You know, exactly how a 3 year old usually does it when he paints. In fact, it is making me gag and my throat convulse even just…

Random Thought #257

I have noticed something lately. We have a few aquaintences in which we have always loved the female half of the pair... but the male half was always marginally tolerable.Then they had kids.And these men bloomed into interesting, caring, thoughtful people. How does that happen?…

Thank Yous From Declan

Declan started making drawings yesterday to say thank you for all the lovely presents he received for Christmas. I honestly have no idea why he drew what for whom, but I was impressed with the variety... not to mention the freaky alien language that accompanies…