Mark & Brianne’s Wedding
The weather was perfect, the ceremony was beautiful, and the reception was awesome. We wish them all the best as they start their new …
18 Dec
It’s Bug Season
It’s Bug Season
When we moved to our current home, I was a bit curious why the previous owners left a bug zapper behind. Within months we …
08 Dec
Gumdrop Art
Gumdrop Art
The blog is back! As the temperature drops lower and lower, fun activities for the kids become a real challenge. Thanks to Parents magazine, I found …
20 Sep
It’s Spider Season …
It’s Spider Season …
Normally I can handle a few small spiders, but lately they are everywhere. Groooooooooossssss. This big one I found in the downstairs bathtub. He is …
18 Sep
Look at the Birthday Boy
Look at the Birthday Boy
Thursday, September 17, GAR turned 91 years young and was looking great! To celebrate the occasion, we surprised Grandma (i.e. Mom, Julie), Aunt Moon, and …
16 Sep
Fading Summer Days
Fading Summer Days
After school starts, there’s always a sense that any warm day is a special treat. Since yesterday evening was warm, we did just that and …
13 Sep
Soccer Superstar
Soccer Superstar
Saturday afternoon was a great day for the Pans. The weather was beautiful and Elliott had a stellar day on the soccer field. The fun began …
08 Sep
Baking Apples
Baking Apples
After our apple picking party, Elliott and I washed a bucket full of green beauties in order to bake some tastey treats. Instead of the usual …
05 Sep
Apple Harvest
Apple Harvest
Every year Jennifer and I have a heated discussion about when the apples are ready for harvest. I inevitably want to wait too long, …
29 Oct
Pumpkin Party
Pumpkin Party
Elliott had a great time at the pumpkin party tonight at school. At first, it looked like we just couldn’t fit this into our schedule, …