This Oz Life

Tossing the ball back and forth in the yard, reading before bed each night...we all know that if we want our child to get better at something, they need practice. Well, how are we supposed to practice swimming without a pool? My children have gone from pool-resistant to excited swimmers since they began at Goldfish Swim School in the fall. Even though they enjoy their lessons, I wouldn't say they are ready for the Olympic trials. We could use some work. With the sunny pool season … Read more

We took a parents-only trip to Cleveland and had Baileys shakes. I repeat: Baileys. Shakes. I had a pity party as I finished up Larkyn's valentines (aka: working mom guilt). And yes, she signed her own name 15 times (aka: teacher's kid). We took some walks through the cemetery to the creek, which is probably not a creek at all, but runoff. Oh WELL, it is picturesque runoff. Rhys finally got the fever we knew was coming every February . And we got our first try at Rhys + Augment… Read more

We had indoor plans for my mom's birthday this weekend, but that all changed when we saw the 60 degree forecast for February 20th!  Whaaat?  I've been dying to visit the town of Yellow Springs forever and so has my mom, so we piled in the car with lots of iced coffee and iPads. Our plans were to visit Glen Helen Nature Preserve and downtown Yellow Springs, but our plans seemed to be derailed at every chance. When we got to town, we saw big signs at the entrance of Glen Helen. … Read more

I'll take any excuse for a party, especially when it involves my good friends and their little girls. Larkyn and I tried to plan the party together, and it turned out pretty cute! Each one of my friends brought some items to share, so our menu went something like this: We had a small group of girlies, plus one gentleman of the house, who really doesn't care if everything is pink and tutus, as long as he gets a 'nack.  First up after everyone took off their snowy boots and … Read more