Advent Week 1

I can not tell you how excited I was that we were asked to the family to lig…

Chewey Is Out Of Surgery

Chewey is out of surgery and in recovery with his human bu his side. A hys…

Thanksgiving Not-A-Party

Because baby brother already put his mark on this day, I couldn't be with b…

T Minus 22 Days

Time is definitely dwindling.  People keep asking if I am ready. No,…

Thomas' Time Line Project

It was Thomas' turn! Gracie had to do the same project when she was in…

Little Disapointments

Jeff isn't the champion. Thomas, like his father before him, and his …

Highest GPA!

Oh by the way mom... I got 2 awards today at the Wizard's social. Wh…

40+ Days Of Survial

We may have had a frustrating middle school week(s!!!), but today we are cel…

Middle School Mom Frustration

Can't wait to make it a whole week WITHOUT a Middle School meltdown! Babi…

Recess

I love surprise school visits.  And, by "surprise" I mean not be…

Veteran's Day 2015

Happy Veteran's Day from The Shipley Family to: Uncle Brian.....Mari…

Mommy Fails Again

I didn't even make it a full week before I had to return to elementary scho…

Mommy Fails

I am having a LOT of those lately! In the past few months I have forgotten: …

Our New Favorite Game

I scored this Muppet's Yatzee game at Goodwill this week for $2. It looke…

Election Day 2015

Daddy is back in politics just in time for Election Day. But, really, I do…

Parent/Teacher/Bryce Day

The kids were out of school today, so Grace and I made a plan to let our boy…