Folks - we did it.  We made it to Cincinnati with 48 hours to spare to see our friends.  They just got the best news in the world - cleared hot to return to their home.  Their little one is...

We started off strong in Kentucky.  Over the last few days my balloon started losing air for it.  You guys know I'm fickle... it's not a trait I'm proud to highlight but I don't deny it either.  I'm prone to extreme feelings...

Well, that didn't last long. Evie enjoys school but... she now has a mortal enemy.  There is a kid she hates more than anything else she has ever hated (she's only ever 'hated' some veggies and a bee that stung...