by suelarkinsweems | May 30, 2012 | On Family
My oldest daughter Memphis came bounding into the car after her girls’ Bible study class Sunday morning. I braced myself for the flood of words that were bound to follow. “How was class?” “It was great! I did not talk.” I squinted at her. “Well, I mean, I did talk,...
by suelarkinsweems | May 25, 2012 | On Family
My sister and her sweet baby boy Ryan were here for Mother’s Day weekend. I thought I better post these pics before he is taller than me, which will probably be tomorrow. Thought I would share a little priceless laughter– I wish this pic had sound. (I DID...
by suelarkinsweems | May 21, 2012 | On Family
misters + power fan= heat relief It’s hard to really appreciate water misters unless you live somewhere hot and dry. At the Phoenix Zoo last week, it was 106 degrees. Instead of asking, “Where is the next animal, Momma?” The kids asked, “Where is the next...
by suelarkinsweems | May 14, 2012 | On Family
On my flight back from San Diego, I was stopped by airport security for something suspicious in my laptop bag. I said a little prayer for the agent, because my bag was overflowing, and I knew it was going to explode all over him in a spray of pens, posty notes, books,...
by suelarkinsweems | May 9, 2012 | On Family
Last week we were in California. I copped out and flew (because I had to be there for work early- poor me), and my parents, AKA the Super-Grands, drove out with the Weems fab four. I always have mixed feelings when we return to a place where we have lived. I look...
by suelarkinsweems | Apr 19, 2012 | On Family
I know I am home in Arizona when: I have to move a caulking gun, ratchet set, and paint can to make toast in the kitchen. I find myself on the kitchen floor Sunday afternoon, nail gun in hand, trying to reattach faceplates to cabinetry. I help my dad move various...
