Evie, "Does George really have to go?"  Me to Evie, "Honey, we've talked about this.  Yes.  George was a wonderful Christmas tree. We're grateful for his service and hope he {and his surprise nest of little spiders} enjoyed the novelty...

Standing around with all my uncles and Grandpa Mike on Evie's birthday, someone said, "So Traci, what's the plan?  Where are you guys heading?"  Good question. Me, "I was dialed into Thailand, probably Chaing Mai.  But Scott lights up when...

What do you do in Maine just before the 4th of July?  Go strawberry picking.  After having been in California, I get that this may not seem as exciting to our west coast brothers and sisters.  Out there fruit seems...