Mother's Day: Roller Blading

The kids and I went rollerblading for Mother's Day, which was terrific. Alma was a natural due to her ease on ice skates.  James got the hang of going around the rink, staying close to the wall.  It was fun to zoom around to the music with the fun lights.

Regular Saturday Morning

Shanti Cat

We are so grateful for this sweet little cat in our lives.  Since she joined Joshua and me in our first Philadelphia apartment 12 years ago, she has been delighting us with her lack of meow and need for daily love.  Every night she joins Alma, James and me for bedtime reading.

Echo Hill Outdoor School

 

Turning 40

Ahh, it feels good to be on this side of 40 years old.  As in other times in my life, I feel so loved and cared for by those who are near and far.  

I am so blessed.

Take Our Daughters & Sons To Work Day

Working at a University creates so many unique opportunities.  I'm so pleased that Alma and James participated in Take Our Daughters & Sons To Work Day, where they got to play kickball in the stadium, work in the broadcast studio, eat in the cafeteria, work with me (meeting with my boss and telling him all about a videogame), working in the science labs to make slime, and swimming in the pool.  What an action-packed, fun-filled day. 

Spring Break at the Beach and Climbing

Brian and Bridgette kindly lent us their beach house for our Spring Break, which was beyond wonderful.  We spent the week lazing around with books, at the playground, for short stints on the very windy beach, and watching competitive cooking shows every evening as a family.  It was so nice to get away for a bit.

When we returned home, it was Easter weekend and, on Easter Monday, we were able to get in a few climbs at Birdsboro, which is an abandoned quarry (next to an active quarry).  Alma has been making it to the top of each route while James is making some great progress with feeling at ease on a rope.  Climbing as a family is something Joshua and I have been dreaming about for a long time so it's awesome to finally be at this stage.

Happy 45th Anniversary!

My darling parents celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at Alfred's Victorian, where they have always celebrated their special day, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.  My father planned the whole event as a surprise for my mother, which was very sweet. 

My parents are such a terrific couple and I am so grateful for their example of persistent love and dedication.  Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad!