I am surrounded by a lot of amazing Dads. From my grandpas to my brother, to my own Dad and father-in-law to my very own husband. I love watching them all in their roles as dads, grandpas and great grandpas. Now that I am older and have children of my own I get it. I […]
We have been busy over here. Here is what we’ve been up to! 1. T-ball season has started and Mason is so excited because he not only gets to play on a real team but he gets to do with it his cousin Austin. Wow. Can’t say that I ever thought I would see the […]
Mason asked me this on our way to swimming tonight: “Mom did Jesus have to wear a swimsuit when he walked on water?” “ummmm…no.” Profound. Isn’t he? Always thinking. Always thinking:) But if Jesus did wear a swimsuit maybe something like these?
On Friday we made strawberry jam from strawberries handpicked by mom that morning. We all had aprons on and we went to town mashing them. That was definitely the kids favorite part…that and eating what they were smashing. The recipe was super easy. Just add a packet of pectin and some a lot of sugar […]
1. It’s official after 30 years in education my Dad is a retiree. Here he is today coming home from his last day of work. At least from this job. He’s not one to sit around so I know he will be off to something new very soon. Way to go Dad. I’m so proud […]
There are definitely things I am missing about Chico. But there are things here in Ohio that I get to do that are nice differences. My parents have cable so I get to watch fun channels like Food Network and HGTV. I can often get ready for the day with little to no interruptions because […]
How do you move forward when there’s so much you just don’t want to let go of? How do let your son feel sad from missing his friends but help him love forward even when you are feeling the same way? How do you let your self rest and enjoy this break we’ve been given […]
ONE canceled flight due to weather. TWO trips to the airport. THREE total flights. FOUR hours of sleep for the kids, ZERO for mom. FIVE Barelas all safely in Ohio There were also a 7 hour layover and a 3 hour layover, several meltdowns by all of us, lots of suckers, new books from the […]
1. Mason graduated from preschool this week. It wasn’t so much a graduation but more playing at the park and eating hot dogs and cookies and taking some pictures. None the less our first school year is done and I would say it was more than a success. He loved it, I loved it and […]
Dear Farmers market, You are a weekly stop for us. We use your produce all week long. We love you and we will miss you dearly. Love, The Barelas P.S. Please send word to Indiana that you need to be duplicated. Thanks.