Mia’s dance studio is all a-buzz about this year’s production as the theme and costumes were just posted. We’re ecstatic that she’s been asked to play Tinkerbell in Peter Pan. It’s a relatively small part, but it involves a special Tinkerbell costume AND a dramatic death. What more could an aspiring stage star ask for […]
Twelve years ago, we honeymooned in Bar Harbor, ME. It was an uncharacteristic 105 degrees for the entire 2 weeks we were there. Patrick’s been itching to get back ever since and take the kids. Fortunately, it was gorgeous and in the 70’s this time around. In typical Corkum craziness, we camped with 5 other […]
We’ve had a couple extra house guests since March–my sister and nephew. These are from the end of March. We’ve now officially lived with every member of my immediate family. Everyone needs a little baby therapy now and again. Even if that baby is now almost 20 pounds and not quite 4 months 🙂 With […]
Also known as Christmas Eve. We tried something different this year. We opened presents (except stockings) on Christmas Eve after church and after dinner. I was a little worried it was going to be too late of a night and that we would have to deal with multiple breakdowns. However, everyone was on their best […]
John had his head shaved right before he came home. I think it was traumatizing. He was adamant about not cutting it…ever…at all…when he came home. We honored that desire but kept warning him that if it got too out of hand, it would no longer be trimmable but we would have to shave it […]
There are bocce courts 10 minutes from our house. Yup. We’re excited as Ty looks. We let the littles play from half court. And proof, that you can’t take the dance out of the dancer. Or the precision out of an engineer. Or the attitude out of a teenager. Keep watching Queen Attitude. Nope. She […]
Our most competitive child has been racing his heart out. Here’s the play-by-play of his first duathlon. Despite warnings to pace himself, he started strong off the line, heading into the park in second place. He was beat after that first 0.6 miles and had fallen back a few places, but he persevered. It’s helpful when your […]
Last fall we built triple bunks for the girls’ room to make room for Grace, but that’s as far as we got. We wanted to wait until she came home so they could decorate together. Let’s just say it was a process…a 6 month process. But, not matter. It’s finished! Without further ado… Who knew […]