Lily

  • Lily’s Recital

    On Saturday, our little Lily had her very first piano recital.  She was very excited and a little nervous (I had to say a special prayer with her the day before to calm her nerves).  All dressed up in her… Continue reading

  • Thanksgiving Vacation

    I can't believe it has taken me this long to post about Thanksgiving, but then again, I have been crazy busy.  I have been holding out computer time as a reward for after I finish all the stuff I have… Continue reading

  • While the Mom’s away . . .

    . . . the kids will play! And did they ever!  While Kevin and I were gone on our romantic weekend, my amazing friend Marilyn and her family watched Derek and Lily.  They live downstairs, and so it was very… Continue reading

  • A Lucky Vacation

    Last week we were so lucky to get to spend some time with Kevin's parents, as they were on a vacation at Hilton Head Island, only an hour away from Savannah.  They were on a much deserved beach/golfing getaway with… Continue reading

  • My Happy Places

    In all the stress of life, I have been trying to think about my "happy places" – things that help me get through all the chaos.  I came up with quite a list, and here are a few of them… Continue reading

  • Halloween Projects and Red Ribbon Week

    This week is Red Ribbon Week at Lily's school.  It is a drug awareness program, but also an excuse to have some fun as a school.  They have been having silly dress-up days, a parade, and other fun stuff, and… Continue reading

  • October Festivities

    Derek's face says it all :). This has been one crazy month, and after this week, it might finally start slowing down.  (Just in time for the holidays – he he!)  Our days have been packed, and our weekends overflowing. … Continue reading

  • Our “Wicked” Adventure

    Saturday we set out for Atlanta for our Wicked adventure, and it was fabulous.  It was hard to believe it was actually happening, since Victoria and I had been planning and scheming to get to see it ever since they… Continue reading

  • Being “Uniform”

    I know that people love having their kids wear uniforms, but I have to admit I was pretty sad when I knew Lily would have to wear them for school.  No creativity, cute outfits, bright, fun colors, etc.  So, when… Continue reading

  • A Savannah Weekend

    As I was driving Lily to her piano lesson on Saturday, and we passed beautiful old mansions, oak lined streets, and rode on old cobblestone roads, it made me realize that this is truly a unique place where we live.   And… Continue reading