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Ransom Turns 12

We celebrated my oldest son’s birthday earlier this week and as usual this summer, I am running behind. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to post. The problem is I can’t believe I have a twelve year old, and I feel like he is slipping into his man-skin which will...

Flowing Springs

We are flying back from Oklahoma this morning, so this post should technically be a wrap-up of our trip. It’s not, as I’m a little behind on my processing speed these days. Instead, I leave you with some pics of a day trip we took out to Flowing Springs a couple weeks...

Syllogisms and Swimming

Now I understand. My four children have been outside in the pool daily—sometimes for hours. It is great for the most part, but they are so LOUD. My heavens, I worry that the neighbors are going to call someone to check on their well-being. Someone should call in to...

For the Love of Apricots

I have a new appreciation for apricot growers. My dad has a big apricot tree in his yard, and the apricots are just coming ripe. Apricot jam is a close second to blackberry jam in my book, but apricots are usually expensive and limited in quantity. I understand why...

Relaxing at the Zoo

Research has its limitations. I read a sidebar today reporting that people who visit zoos leave in a state of heightened relaxation with lower blood pressure. Um, all I can say is, they haven’t gone with the Weems.  Don’t get me wrong, we love to go to the zoo. My...