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erin

erin

I'm Erin Jo. I'm thinking, writing, dreaming, mothering, loving, living, praising, BLESSED to be Fiona to my Shrek and Mommy to my four amazing kiddos.

dave

dave

Shrek is "like an onion with many layers" but has a heart of gold. He's my husband and my friend, and we just get better all the time.

lily

lily

Lily is my first baby and only girl. She's smart, funny, tall and kind. Keeping up with this girl is a challenge and a joy. She's terrific!

max

max

Max is one part ogre, two parts lover and all boy! Our little man has a temper but gives the best hugs of anyone I know!

colby

colby

Colby is as ornery as he looks. He flirts shamelessly, even with strangers. He's all mouth and curls and the loudest by far.

luke

luke

Luke is the baby of the family, but holds his own. He's happy and adorable. And he's a terrible sleeper. =)

Archive for ‘party’

The Golden Rule

So last night was our annual Back-to-School Feast. This year’s theme: “The Golden Rule, Treat Others As You Want to Be Treated.” I admit I put some time, with Lily’s help, into preparation for the event, getting the table just so, making some gorgeous paper decorations to complement the whole deal, making dinner and a […]

Do Your Best

I decided to organize a little Back-to-School Feast for our beautiful first-grade queens, Lily and Julia. They head off on that big yellow bus in the morning, but tonight: lasagna, cupcakes, crowns and a fashion show! Our theme: Do Your Best! Miss Lily will have Mrs. Starkey, who was MY first-grade teacher 25 years ago!! […]

To Have and To Hold

Wow. I sure am glad I have this handsome man to have and to hold the rest of my life. As predicted, it was a big weekend full of emotion. Saw some meteors, went to a fantastic wedding, saw old friends and family… and had some tense and sad moments as well. But I’m through […]