This is Nora.
This is Nora with a big camera in her face.
When we went to Colorado for our third and...
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Two weeks ago, we packed up the girls and headed south to Camp Pendleton to attend Robert Christian’s promotion to...
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This is for Aunt Lori Jonker, who admittedly doesn’t read all my posts, but “looks at pictures”.
First up, the gallery...
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What started off as a necessary yet not unpleasant drive to bring our new Yukon home became the trip I...
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My kitchen is a disaster.
My children are so tired; I let them fall where they will.
After a Thanksgiving weekend...
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A raft of photos are now posted in the galleries!
I separated out more of the photos than normal, because there...
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Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on if you have a Facebook account and are one of my friends), most of my...
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From the video page you can download the original file (right side, scroll down) and burn it to DVD. ...
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As I neared the end of last weekend’s spate of fresh posts, I was unable to devote a proper amount...
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There is a catch-all gallery for August, and it includes such photos as the cute one above where Roma is...
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I told her to stay away from the brownies.
Sun Chips are safer.
Between the relaxing afternoons by the pool...
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During our visit to the Zampedris, we were delighted to spend several days in a row visiting with (GREAT) Aunt...
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The June photo gallery featuring our resident loonies is now available!
That’s been Roma’s consistent conversation opener since her birthday on May 9.
Her birthday was kicked off by blowing out candles...
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Roma and Quincy celebrated their birthdays together with a big shindig featuring a Thomas cake for Roma and many friends...
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Oma, now you have a visual to go with the memory of Roma serenading you over the phone last night.
It...
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That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
Toddler Roma trying to figure it out…
Sorry, Grandpa, we’ll explain it to her when she’s older.
This was taken back in...
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Roma was treated to her own pair of plastic pilot’s wings in the Denver airport, which combined with the “Junior...
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Yeah, I have a pretty wild family.
Roma and I generally understand each other. It is sometimes a challenge to interpret her toddler speak but I...
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As Roma ate her mid-morning snack, she asked for a placemat for ‘Amen Baby’, her favorite stuffed doll/toy.
She...
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Being the devoted mother I am, I spent several months in preparation for the celebration of my eldest daughter’s 2nd...
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This one is from a while back. Aunt Nettie (aka Eee) taught Roma a little rhyme while riding on her...
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I finally figured out some good settings for videos, so hopefully you’ll see more of the girls on here. ...
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A completely random video of Roma pointing out the obvious (“chair”), and marveling at the effect of the wind. ...
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Following my mother’s excellent advice, Roma and I are “working together” in her room. I am on the computer,...
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We have certainly been busy around here.
As you can see, Eric and Roma have no problem amusing themselves while I...
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Roma has a new obsession with “clippies”.
There is a rainbow of tiny tin hair clips in residence in...
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Happy Valentine’s Day to all!
And a very special Happy Birthday to a talented and handsome 12-year-old… Roma’s guitar-playing Uncle Ben!...
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In a valiant effort to refrain from pulling my hair out, I am going to share a nice little collection...
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Today we went to visit Taylor and Christie and their newborn son Mason. Mason Taylor Ritchie was born at...
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This morning, Roma and I took a trip to the outlet mall. Lugging a 30-pounder in and out...
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I don’t even know where to begin.
Summary: 20-hour drive through the snow, Christmas in Bakersfield, ER visit on...
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I’m tired of doing laundry, washing dishes, and running errands. Especially with the lit Christmas tree in the living...
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Happy birthday to Alison!
My big sister is 26, and celebrated her birthday today by shopping for a new...
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The Versluys playset has been officially broken in.
Oma and Grandpa decided they had to up the ante and...
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Yesterday was a true rainy day. This entire summer has been filled with rain, but generally only in short...
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Roma has a new rocking chair, some new words, and a new past time. She seems to enjoy sitting in...
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