I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… whenever possible, host your functions at a festival. Inflatables, pony rides, music, contests… all there for the taking. The only thing missing was the pinata – HUGE, I know. But we … Continue reading →

Moxie, today you are eight. According to catcalculator.com that makes you FIFTY. Middle-aged. Don’t worry, we still remember you at zero, when Jim thought you were a rat. Please forgive, he was only one letter off. Truth be told, you’re … Continue reading →

Before all the hoopla, we celebrated Jim’s birthday privately at home. Bastien, enamored with his wrapping paper art, was smart enough to grab a pic first. For the special occasion, I am treating him to a weekend away, with absolutely … Continue reading →

Around here, each birthday is a little more dynamite than the last. Especially when we have three at once. Another Pontiac Yacht Club celebration for Jim, Hannah, and Marie has com and gone. But we’ll always have the red frosting … Continue reading →

Hadley had a rager this weekend… So when it came time to blow out her candles, she was just about too tired to pull it off. And she’s not even the one who had to lift a 10,000 pound bouncy … Continue reading →

This weekend, I had the best birthday ever. Thank you to everyone involved. Mostly, that means thank you for humoring me while I did whatever the heck I felt like. And, thank you for entertaining my children in the meantime. … Continue reading →