Author Archives: Erin

I’m cleaning up the miscellaneous piles of stuff by our laundry room and have come across some gems. One was basically Conor’s first report card – a bit of a mixed bag. Jordan just gave him a C- after reading … Continue reading →

First Day of School Pictures! Natalie is in 6th grade – her first day of middle school! She has 7 different teachers. And, she opened her locker on her first trip. She is in basketball (through school), soccer and ballet. … Continue reading →

G and G both retired in May!! Nog big parties… but a trip with our family of 5 is the gift  after spending the weekend with us, I’m not sure it’s a gift they will want  just kidding! But our … Continue reading →

Natalie has her first dance performance in 3 years. She is a beautiful dancer. My only complaint was that I wish she was up on stage longer!! Maybe I can see her on pointe for a private performance next week! … Continue reading →

“Here you go BOSS!” (movie quote from paw patrol movie – from someone who has Mayor humdinger as a boss) he says this a lot   tonight he told me I have big teeth    Big teeth like a farmer … Continue reading →

My mom is in Alaska with Leah for her first trip of retirement! The rest of the GB fam came down. Grandma sent the crew with a tiger for Conor since tigers are his fav animal. Conor – who has … Continue reading →

Natalie had a fifth grade memory ceremony at the high school. It was a nice event and fun to see her on stage, laughing and having fun. Nat wasn’t a shorty in Longmeadow but the Midwest must breed some tall … Continue reading →

Elliott worked so hard to prepare for the third grade picnic. He made a parents book. It was awesome to have lunch just with him. He requested a McDonald’s quarter pounder with cheese (plain), fries and a Diet Coke. It … Continue reading →

Charleston A huge thanks to G and G and N and P for splitting childcare duty so that J and I could go away for 4 nights to Charleston, SC!  We haven’t been away this long since we went to … Continue reading →

while jumping on the couch with his eyes closed mom: wow. You are brave to jump with your eyes closed. Are you scared conor: (looking a bit perplexed) no there’s no snakes haha   the basket pic is where he … Continue reading →