The Annual Clambake

I forgot to take pictures of the actual beach. We were playing volleyball. Enough said.

Look Who Had A Birthday

Spot On!

"There is a drowsy, heavy state, between sleeping and waking, when you dream more in five minutes with your eyes half open, and yourself half conscious of everything that is passing around you, than you would in five nights with your eyes fast closed, and your senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness."

- Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist

I feel this way every morning. I always seem to get the best sleep just as it is time to arise. I've never truly appreciated Dickens until now. He gets me.

The Busy Life

I knew starting out that this year was going to be a bit busy, but after marking out our afterschool schedule with our kids it seems a bit overwhelming. One bad half-hour will throw everything out of balance. Our white board is covered with times, events, and arrows linking what everyone will be doing. It looks pretty scary. I saw this youtube video on a friend's blog about rushing through life with our kids. It really hit home. I have a goal to be mentally present when I'm with my kids. The video only strengthens my convictions. Let's hope for the best!

Tyson's First Day (Tim's picture to be posted later)