I called one of Sennet’s schoolmates to see if they were going to the fireworks at gasworks park because they can walk from their house. I was hoping to be able to park in their yard so we didnt need to go down as early in years past.  But Kelly (Olives mom) said they were […]

Sennet earned his very first allowance for helping at the duplex.  HE worked really hard and raked, clipped bushes, swept the sidewalks and even pulled huge branches into a pile.  He really earned this cash and for now likes to help- so we let him when we can. and a transformer, because why not?

Christmas was pretty laid back at our house- just the way we like it.  Before Sennet, Kevin and I went to a movie on Christmas day and usually even on Christmas eve.  Thanksgiving seems to be the holiday that I make the huge spread and have friends over, etc.  Christmas has never been a big […]

When we got our Elf on the Shelf last year, we had been watching The Incredibles non-stop and Sennet was only three, so Mr. Incredible Elf was an obvious name choice. This year, now that Sennet is all grown, he thinks that Mr. Incredible Elf is a stupid name. You can look at the last […]