coveting

I am probably the last person in Knoxville to learn that we have a World Market store. World Market is a fabulous place to go for stocking stuffers and gift basket contents. Today I found the most perfect dining room table there that we can’t afford.  I’ll just lust after it.  At Christmastime, World Market […]

because we’re comic book geeks

We are going to see X-Men 3 and are seriously excited about the DLP. Update – We liked it, a LOT.  Noah got a little upset and weepy over some plot developments, but he was never scared.  There is more violence than the previous movies, but it is not more than you would see on […]

Happy Birthday Evan

Has it really been a whole year since you came into our lives? It many ways it feels like you are brand new, but at the same time, it feels like you have been with us always. I love you sweet baby.

bad dad

Somebody whose name starts with D and ends with g ran over Molly’s favorite ball today.

holiday weekend

Are your weekend plans Dougish(hot and dangerous), Cathyish(silly and childish) or just Mollyish(cool and quiet)?

tacky signs

Knox County really needs some sort of sign ordinance like Atlanta has that requires permits for all temporary signs.

one down, one to go

Noah’s party was actually fun and easy. Everything is cleaned up and put away except for Noah’s room and I won’t disturb his new toy pigpen until tonight. Now it’s time to get ready for Amy and Evan’s party at Pump-it-up tomorrow. Today’s shopping list includes gifts and goody bags. Tomorrow morning I’ll be visiting […]

birthday sleepover

We’ve eaten pizza, cake, ice cream and chips. Noah has opened presents and played with them. The boys have held contests for several disgusting bodily noises and smells. Everyone jumped on the trampoline. The girls have fled to the quiet and calm of their grandparents’ house. Doug juggled and now I am encouraging everyone to […]