Low Key 14
Monday was the actual day, but we celebrated Alyssa's 14th birthday with Grandma on Sunday, and, true to her character in general, it was low key. She asked only for…
Two Steps Forward…
Last Friday: Got a pain injection in my back. Saturday: Woozy, rested. Sunday: Felt like a million bucks, walking around upright like a normal person with zero back pain! Went…
The Gauntlets of Doom
I've recently embarked on a Quest. The overall mission of this Quest is to Level Up my health. A couple of weeks ago I visited with my primary doc to…
A Senior Photoshoot in a Different World
We have been enjoying an unusually cool spell for Arizona spring, with highs in the 70-80 range, and I knew it would be really important to get Natalie's senior photos…
Favorite (and Not so) Things
Last night, after everyone but Jacob went to bed, I begged his help. I've been wanting to dip my toe back into the waters of breadmaking, but have been terribly…
Getting the Van Back, and a Fun Photo Shoot
It was a long, long two weeks without the main family transportation. Two plus weeks of Paul having to work daily from home, so he could do all the driving…