Knott’s Berry Farm Adventures. Episode 2.
We headed out to Knott’s Berry Farm this past weekend and we had a great time. This is the first time we have annual passes for the park so we’re…
Starting Parents in Prayer Group
When I first got the call that there was an intruder on Thorman’s campus last month, my heart sank. I felt sick to my stomach not being able to control…
Story Time (video): Owl Moon by Jane Yolen.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, a Caldecott Award winner book. A great short story with fantastic watercolor illustrations. A heart-warming story about a child and dad bonding. Great re-readability. The…
It’s a Small World Christmas Edition – Throwback Thursday
When Claire was almost three years old, we captured the Disneyland ride “It’s a Small World” Christmas edition. If you want to be politically correct, then it is the Small…
Costume Castle Has all The Best Costumes
We went to the newly opened Costume Castle at The Marketplace in Irvine. If you’re a little old-school like me, then you may remember this place as The Tustin Marketplace….
Have you Been to Dog Beach in Huntington Beach?
The other day I took Oliver with me to Huntington Beach. We took our dog Picasso to the dog beach. Have you ever been? The dog beach in HB is…
How Are Pencils Made?
Have you ever wondered how they make pencils? How do they get them all so perfect and how do the put the lead inside? At the pace we are moving,…
Huge Old Tree Comes Down in Tustin Meadows
Apparently a pretty tall tree in Tustin Meadows had broken the water main for a house so it had to be cut down. As of now, the tree stump still…
Was There a Security Breach at Thorman?
Many parents received an alert from the school today, to notify us that there had been a security incident. With reason, parents were concerned. I received 4 texts from other…