A couple of thoughts I’ve been meaning to share..

First - THANKS to everyone who’s been writing in to my colleague Don Foss. I will continue to keep his page updated and still welcome the comments.  I know it means a lot to him and his family that so many friends and strangers are thinking of them and praying for them. You are all awesome.

BARACK’S NIGHT

Whether or not you’re an Obama fan, hopefully you can appreciate the historic nature of his nomination.   I was telling Todd tonight how much I love the “color blind” innocence of my own kids, and the diversity they are growing up with.  I hesitate at this young age to explain to them the sad and disturbing history of racism and slavery, therefore it’s hard for them to understand why a night like this is a big deal.   Some day I’ll figure out how to teach them the history.  Any thoughts?

BIKES

I can’t seem to get my kids off their bikes lately. Cal finally ditched the training wheels and graduated to a MUCH bigger set of wheels (he looks so little!)

His little sis inherited his old bike.  She doesn’t seem to care that it’s a “hand-me-down.”  They can go up and down the driveway for hours and not get tired.  I love it!

BANGING THOSE DRUMS

This is the other hobby that’s consuming lots of time lately for Thing One and Thing Two (thanks to Dr. Seuss for the nickname inspiration). Ian keeps side-by-side drumsets in his studio for teaching purposes, and you should hear the stuff these two come up with!  Calvin is getting so good the neighbor thought it was Ian practicing. Wish I had that kind of rhythm.

I hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend! I am looking forward to hanging out with a few friends around the grill, and making homemade strawberry pie.  Enjoy - and thanks for reading.

Trish