Back To School
Well... yet another school year has started! Is this good news or not so good news?Seriously, though... I am WAY excited! Our profession (teaching) is one of very few where we can start over with...
View ArticleIt's Been A Very Long Time!
I know! I know! It's been a very long time!Now that school has begun, I feel like I have fallen off the face of the earth. So... I've decided to do what so many of you have done recently. An update on...
View ArticleWhat Do People Really Think?
As a teacher, I like to tell my students that I am seventy seven years old. Wow! Even my seven year old daughter believes this. Scary, huh? What makes it even funnier is that my ten year old son plays...
View ArticleSunday Morning Flat
Yesterday, we noticed that my tire was flat according to my car's sensor system.We didn't notice any flat tires; however, we went to the local gas station anyway to fill up my tires.The sensor light...
View ArticleThe Saga Continues...
On Monday morning, Richard, being the dutiful husband that he is, took my tire into Costco to have it checked. They said, "Sorry! You didn't purchase the tire here, so we can't look at it."...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!
We are thankful for so many things this holiday season! We are taking this opportunity to list five things we each are grateful for.Richard - "I am thankful for beautiful children and a beautiful wife....
View ArticleChristmas 2008 - Happy Holidays!
Disclaimer: Some may have already received or will receive a copy of our Christmas letter for this year, so I apologize in advance.Dearest Family and Friends...Seasons Greetings from sunny Gilbert,...
View ArticleWhere Does The Time Go?
Aidan Christopher WoodI can't believe it! Our little baby is now a one year old! Where does the time go?On the same day Richard and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary, we celebrated our little...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!Richard and I recently celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary. So... I have decided that this would be a great opportunity to think about all of the reasons I love my husband and...
View Article14 Years and Counting...
Wow! 14 years seem to have flown by. It seems like just yesterday when the butterflies were building in anticipation of Grace's response to my marriage proposal. Now after four states, nine homes, and...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
We, in the Wood household, wish each and every one of you a very happy and safe new year!
View ArticleNow That's Love!
As I contemplate going back to school tomorrow, I have to relay a cute story...A couple of days ago, I stated, "I so do not want to go back to school on Monday. I'm not ready!" I actually said this out...
View ArticlePlay Ball!
A few months ago, Alex expressed an interest in playing football. We were like, "Huh? Where is this coming from?" Despite the love of sports and watching it in our household, our oldest is not the...
View ArticleGot Milk?
Several days ago, we started Aidan on whole milk since he is now a one year old. As you can tell by looking at the photos, he didn't care for it too much. I don't remember our other children having...
View ArticleJust An Update...
Last night (Sunday), Alex got sick after eating a lot of something he should not have been eating.After cleaning up and taking a shower, he comes downstairs and says with a smile, "Mommy... It's only a...
View ArticleSnow in Arizona?
Our kiddos have been asking to see snow for quite some time now. We thought that we might see some snow when we went to eastern Arizona in early January for a day trip. But... alas! There was no snow....
View ArticleSpring Break 2009
Hallelujah!It's spring break! And I am in need of a much needed break from school and life itself.It all began with my oldest child going away for the first time by himself. Being away from family...
View ArticleSeattle and Victoria, BC
Our little family left for Seattle, Washington on St. Patrick's Day! We were going to be away until Saturday. We were all looking forward to spending some time with each other in a new and exotic...
View ArticleDon't You Just Hate When...
A couple of weeks ago I celebrated a birthday. Because of this special occasion, I was able to choose where we, as a family, would dine to celebrate. (Oh, the joys of being princess for the day!)I...
View ArticleHappy 11th Birthday, Alex!
I can't believe that Alex is now 11 years old! Wow! How time flies!I can't believe how much he has grown over this past year!In this last year, he has accomplished so much...1. He played flag football...
View ArticleDeer?
We were vacationing in Rehobeth Beach (Delaware) a couple of weeks ago. We decided to go swimming at the community pool near the beach house we were staying at, and this is what we saw...What's a deer...
View ArticleI Know, I Know, I Know...
I know that it's been a very long time since I've posted a new blog.I'm sorry!I've finally found some time to create a couple new posts.I hope that you enjoy!
View ArticleThe Great Escape!
"Isn't he cute?" you ask.Not for long...Back in September, Richard calls out to me..."Hey, hon! Guess who can climb out of the crib?"My response... "No way!"But... guess what?Aidan can climb out of his...
View ArticleI Can't Believe She's Eight!
Where does the time go?I can't believe that Addison is now eight years old!Here are eight great reasons why we love our little girl...1. She is a beautiful, young lady both inside and out.2. She cares...
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