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Random Elijah Quote - 12 Nov 2008
After playing with a newly made friend, Elijah said, “May the Force and the Lord be with you.”
And also with you, little man.
A Star Wars Halloween - 31 Oct 2008
No surprise that the boys dressed up as Star Wars characters for Halloween. They love all things Star Wars and especially the new Clone Wars cartoon that comes on Friday nights. I think Caleb was Master Plo Kloon and Elijah was a Clone Trooper.
Read Full Post »Back to School - 14 Aug 2008
Well, the day finally came when I got to take both of my children to school. Leading up to today I’ve been talking with Elijah about going to kindergarten. He said he was excited but not nervous and hoped he would make a lot of new friends. Which, if you know Elijah [...]
Read Full Post »I’m Feeling Sneaky - 08 Aug 2008
In an effort to provide better nutrition for my family I picked up Jessica Seinfeld’s new cookbook “Deceptively Delicious.” What a great resource! It is chocked full of recipes that hide nutritive rich vegetables in every day kid food. Last night I gave the boys macaroni and cheese that had 2 yellow squash [...]
Read Full Post »Final Vacation Pictures - 25 Jul 2008
When we lived in Destin, Florida as a kid, one of the most fun activities we did was play putt putt golf. We had the chance to introduce the boys to this little game while we were in Gulf Shores.
The pirate ship.
Elijah during his hole in one shot.
And then here is grumpy Wade. Please feel [...]
Read Full Post »More Summer Vacation Pictures - 17 Jul 2008
Read Full Post »Summer Vacation ‘08 - 16 Jul 2008
My family has just returned from a fantastic 2 week vacation. Over the next few days I’ll post some pictures of our travels to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The view from our condo at the Surf and Racquet Club.
Read Full Post »Random Elijah Quote - 04 May 2008
“Be quiet you guys, my toe is sleeping.” – Elijah Hodges (age 5)
Read Full Post »I’m now a soccer mom - 04 Apr 2008
I’m now a suburban soccer mom (I even drive a mini van.) Here are a few pictures from Caleb and Elijah’s first soccer game. I love that they are on the same team…the mighty Bulldogs, but I’m not crazy about the 9am Saturday game times. They are having loads of fun, and Elijah [...]
Read Full Post »Listening at doors - 17 Mar 2008
Sometimes listening at my sons’ bedroom door pays off. Most of the time I just hear them talking about toys, their favorite TV show, friends, the cat, etc. But last night I heard a different conversation that made my heart swell just a little.
Elijah (5 yrs old) – “Caleb, you want to know why I’m [...]
