After the driest year EVER in the history of Texas, we finally got some decent rain last night. Nate, who doesn’t really know what rain is, watched the…
Continue ReadingPart of what I miss about teaching is the truly exceptional students that I got to meet, that I got to watch grow up. Teachers get a birds-eye…
Continue ReadingWith Epiphany, and the end of the Christmas season here tomorrow, I feel pressure to finish up the Christmas memories.The picture is a radiant Sam and Elisabeth moments…
Continue ReadingThe picture is Nate on New Years Eve, at the hotel where our family “partied.”He loved pushing buttons on the strange, corded phone. We’re pretty sure he didn’t…
Continue ReadingHere’s my team today. As the twins and M left for school/work early this morning, Catie, Nate and I settled in for a long day of reentry.Reentry =…
Continue ReadingAs a former Literature teacher, I love to use a photo as an illustration . It’s really a skill to use something seemingly insignificant and find all kinds…
Continue ReadingHello!So glad to be back at bestoftimes after our wonderful Tour de Midwest. More news about that tomorrow. Here’s our Baby New Year, all dressed up like the…
Continue ReadingSanta made an early stop by Hergenrader Haus with a new scooter for Sam, roller blades for Catie, ride-on toy for Nate, and one bouncy pogo stick for…
Continue ReadingMerry Christmas Eve! We have so much to celebrate this Christmas Eve. The miracle virgin birth of our Savior. The miracle of a multitude of angels, suspended in…
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