Tag Archives: Family

Drugs and Alcohol

Posted on December 10, 2012 by allthingsboys

This past weekend was a whirlwind around here. Yesterday, the twins left at 6:30 AM to go to an indoor track meet two hours away–their first one of the season. We had planned to join them later on to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Brothers, Cowboys tragedy, Drugs, faith, Family, Inspirational, life lessons, Teen Drivers, teens driving | Tagged 1600 meter, 3200 meter, alcohol, Cowboys tragedy, drugs, Family, Indoor track, inspirational | 26 Comments

California, Jeep Willys and Another Era

Posted on November 25, 2012 by allthingsboys

Several years ago, we took the boys to California for spring break. Our plan was to fly into San Francisco and Drive the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) to L.A., stopping at all the places I loved as a child, and … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Jeep, Jeep Willys, Jeep Willys-Overland, Restoring Jeep Willys, San Simeon, Santa Barbara Mission | Tagged 1948 Jeep Willys, cars, Dying, Family, love, Restoring Jeep Willys, transportation, yosemite national forest | 24 Comments

17 Years Ago…

Posted on August 11, 2012 by allthingsboys

17 years ago today, at 2:05 PM, my husband and I welcomed into the world our oldest son. In some ways, Bugs has been eclipsed by his twin brothers coming so soon after him, something that seems quite unfair at … Continue reading →

Posted in Brothers, daily post, Family, Inspirational, Sons | Tagged 17th birthday, Birthday, Family, god is in control, growing up, photography, putting out fires, roller coaster, sons | 39 Comments

That There is Blogging Material…

Posted on August 8, 2012 by allthingsboys

Backstory: Roo is the last to get his braces off. Monday, he had a orthodontist appointment where we were both told that if he had worn his rubber bands, the braces would have been removed. Roo is the child who … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, daily post, Family, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged comedy, daily post, Family, mother hubbard, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, reeces peanut butter cups | 28 Comments

16 Years Already?

Posted on July 22, 2012 by allthingsboys

16 years ago today, we went from a family of 3 to a family of 5. Little did I know the magnitude to which my life would change. As of this writing, I now have three 16 year old sons. … Continue reading →

Posted in Brothers, faith, Family, Inspirational, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Sons, Teens | Tagged brothers, faith, Family, inspirational, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, sons, teens | 42 Comments

The Vitamix Hype

Posted on June 27, 2012 by allthingsboys

Last week my beloved blender died. Actually, I don’t do the events justice. I’ve mentioned before that about a year ago I tried Shakeology from Beach Body, and found that it was a great product and have used it a … Continue reading →

Posted in blenders, cuisinart, Family, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Sons, Teens, Vitamix, Wiliams Sonoma | Tagged blenders, cooking, cuisinart, Family, Vitamix, Williams Sonoma | 29 Comments

The 70’s

Posted on June 26, 2012 by allthingsboys

The other day when I was in the car with DH, Nice to Be With You by Gallery came on the 70’s station he listens to. Suddenly I was riding my bike to the high school swimming pool on a … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970's, 70's music, aging, Beauty, daily post, faith, Family, Inspirational, Post of the Day, postaday, Teens, The Gallery | Tagged 1970's, 70's music, faith, Family, good ole days, inspirational, life, Post of the Day, postaday, teens, The Gallery | 28 Comments

Quandries

Posted on May 31, 2012 by allthingsboys

He was lost long ago, and could not be called back. Some switch inside flipped in the direction of irretrievable, angry and anti-social, with cravings of living on the edge his candy of choice . He entered a world completely … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, ADHD, daily post, faith, Family, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged addiction, ASPD, Family | 42 Comments

Why I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With Yardwork

Posted on May 30, 2012 by allthingsboys

I love a well manicured lawn. Fresh cut grass, thriving shrubs, and magnificent flowering bushes. Unfortunately, that would be the neighbors yards. I’ve mentioned before that I have a black thumb. In contrast to my mother who has the greenest … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, daily post, faith, Family, Gardening, Inspirational, Live, living, Post of the Day, postaday, Power Washing, Sons, Yard Work | Tagged comedy, drip hose, faith, Family, garden trowel, gardening, gladiola bulbs, gumpo azaleas, nature, planting flowers, plants, yard work | 27 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer

Posted on May 28, 2012 by allthingsboys

This pretty much sums up most every summer for us, although the beach varies. This beach is Destin, Florida in 2010. And no, my white balance is not off, the water really is emerald green from the sea grass in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, family vacation, Post of the Day, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beach, destin, destin florida, emerald green, Family, Florida, nature, North Carolina, outer banks, Post of the Day, postaday, sea grass, travel, vacation, Weekly Photo Challenge, white balance | 29 Comments

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