The other day Aliya and I dropped Trent off at driver's ed.  Aliya and I had intended to read in the car while we waited for him but because we had a couple of hours to spare, and it was a gorgeous day, we decided to go on a walk instead. We saw a large crowd walking, so we decided to fo…

We celebrated Trent's 16th Birthday with all the normal traditions of singing, candles, family, gifts and in many ways, it looked the same as his 6th birthday or any other birthday for that matter.  However, in my heart, I know that this birthday is a game-changer.  Trent doesn't need me in the same w…

I always love interviewing the kids and we all enjoy reading back over the years and seeing the changes in perspective and remembering what it felt like to be that age.  This is our most recent interviews as we head into the school year. What are you looking forward to in sixth grade?  Canobie Lake Park field tr…

It is hard to check off all our summer dreams but I think we just about did it this summer.  Before we could officially call summer over and be ready for fall we had to take a trip up to the camp.  While we would love to spend as much time at the camp as we can in the summer the distance and our busy schedule seems…

I think we all need the ocean.  I suppose it does not have to be the ocean specifically but there is something so powerful about getting outside and having dirt below your feet, the sky above your head and nature within your grasp.  The anxiety about the start of school had hit our entire family, parents include…