May 1 May 5 May 6 As you know, Phoebe and I have been taking piano lessons from Walton Lott, the accompanist at church. He’s an amazing pianist, and he’s been challenging us…

April 3 I went on a field trip with Phoebe’s class to Sombrero Marsh in Boulder. I didn’t even know it was there! It was freezing that day, but we still had a…

We had such a lovely Easter this year. We didn’t worship much during Holy Week: on Maundy Thursday, Dave and I had band rehearsal, and on Good Friday, Phoebe and I went to…

February 28 We didn’t seem to take any photos in February except for on Valentine’s Day, and those are already posted. Here’s one video (sort of) from the last day of February; I…

The kids had parties at school. Phoebe’s was a breakfast party at the beginning of the day, and Benjamin’s was combined with a 100th-day-of-school party in the afternoon. Both kids came home with…

Phoebe and I are taking piano lessons. Which means practicing. After work, dinner, and putting the kids to bed. The blog is a casualty, and yes, I know! Thanksgiving, a trip to Ohio,…

January 2 Benjamin got these really cool walking wheels for Christmas, and the kids use them all sorts of different ways, including as a platform for stuffies. January 4 Benjamin’s pediatrician recommended that…

December 2 December 5 Benjamin’s kindergarten class had a concert on Dave’s birthday. Happily, we were able to attend before rushing down to Denver to see the CU jazz band play the Duke…

November 10 The kids like to dance on my bed while I put my clothes away, a chore I dislike. It’s more fun with them in the background—at least until they start getting…