Over the past several years, my youngest daughter has been finding herself. Lot of highs and lows, which come with being a teen. Today she takes one step closer to not only fulfilling a dream, but making her mark! Gabi has always had a knack for the theatrics. I remember our funny face contest with … Continue reading Showtime
A few days ago I asked my kids, "what is the craziest thing you have done as a kid"? Granted half of them are still kids, so a silence followed by "is this a trap?" met my initial request. It made me think about the crazy things I did as a kid (and knowing full … Continue reading Crazy Things – Camaro on a Backroad
Prior to 2018 my only knowledge of sewing was my Granny fixing a sock hole or shirt with her heavy singer in the wood case. My wife enjoys sewing, which is really an understatement, it is her zen! When we first starting dating I didn't fully understand her fascination to this seemingly ancient art. She … Continue reading My Wife’s Passion (Hint, it’s not just me)
I love my family and grew up around cousins, aunts, uncles (great aunts and uncles) and few great, great ones! Although I grew up with little in the way of material possessions, I was always surrounded by family! We told a LOT of stories and most involved some type of "you will not believe this..." … Continue reading Family Tree of Fame
Tupac told us "That's just the way it is, Things will never be the same..." (from the greatest rapper on Changes.) This song was clearly deeper than my caucasian thoughts, sipping coffee and typing on a Mac this Sunday morning. The sentiment from his refrain remains, things change. Good or bad, life changes are a … Continue reading Changes
My favorite time of the year is the week of Thanksgiving until the few days after New Year with Christmas leading the way! When the kids were little I would plan entire treasure hunts with clues for them to find their "big gift." It was a maze of riddles and clues that led them all … Continue reading Family Traditions
We just finished a 7.5 mile hike of Panther Creek Falls in Clarkesville, GA about 1 hour north of home. It was a spur of the moment, let's take a Friday hike! I am sore, I am tired and I loved it! We took Onyx on his first long hike and swim. The top was … Continue reading Getting Back to Nature
I met my best friend in life 5 years ago. We have traveled the world, we hold hands and we are finally under the same roof. Challenges with blending a family? Yes? Worth it, again...yes. Summer of 2023 was big, we finally and officially moved in together and blended the families. It is so easy … Continue reading Date Nights with My Best Friend
Watching your kids grow into adults is hard. I remember them as little kids, 3 little girls in pigtails and dresses clinging to every word. My son, emulating every move and joke, waking up in the onsie pj's and learning of the days mischief (typically led by his middle sister and constant companion). Telling all … Continue reading Letting Your Kids Grow Up
One of my favorite childhood memories was always having someone to play with. A younger brother, a cousin or kids across the street. Growing up on 51 acres of land with woods, farm, rivers and a pond was amazing. We had big hills to slide or ride down anytime. My brother and I had a … Continue reading Let Your Kids Play in the Mud
Alex Putman 