We went to the mountains with Dan and Nicole for my/Anna’s birthday weekend. And we didn’t take it easy on anyone. First we went to compressions, my favorite place up there, which is a mile hike straight up and straight down. Joe and Izzy crushed it. On the way up, Read more…
Izzy went to Kindergarten today. Well technically, I’d say we went to her class yesterday for the first time, and that was a production. I’m not worried about Izzy going to school, I’m worried about me and if I can handle the school. It’s so much different than what I’m Read more…
This summer, our family has a clear favorite entertainment favorite, Survivor. It started earlier this year when Anna/I let Joe/Izzy watch with us as we watched the latest season. Then, this summer, we started watching the seasons that are available for streaming, starting on Netflix and Hulu. Joe and Izzy Read more…
Well, the Healy/Oppold beach weeks may or may not be coming to an end (there will not be one in 2024), but we changed it up and went to Oak Island this year. Oak Island has a lot on the actual island, unlike Holden Beach. We were within 5 min Read more…
I took Izzy to her first official concert Tuesday, and we went to see Matchbox 20 (with Matt Nathanson opening). I don’t think she loved the opener very much, and he had a potty mouth, but she did like Matchbox 20. Specifically, she liked the lights on their set. She Read more…
We spent our 7th anniversary at my parents again, its almost a thing now. That allows us to do a lot of the beach and the river. This time we were joined by Kelsey and Austin. On the river, the kids wild sides showed. All Izzy wanted to do on Read more…
We went with Anna’s family to Lake Lure. It was a change up from the usual beach trip. It was nice because the lake had a beach, and that water is much less stressful than the ocean. It was also nice because in the middle of the day, you can Read more…
Izzy graduated preschool a few weeks ago (I’m very late to this post). It was quite the ceremony, and quite possibly will be my favorite graduation that I ever attend of hers. They dressed them up, sang songs, had solos of lines, solos of partner dances, and got their diploma. Read more…
Joe turned 3 today. It was a good day. It started with him getting into our bed at 6:15, which has become a common occurrence. I asked him what today was about 10 min later and he had the happiest face and said my birthday! Sister gave him her part Read more…
Last night, Izzy started singing Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry, a song that I play for her on the guitar to go to sleep. We then put it on and started dancing to it, 3 times in a row. She was singing and dancing the whole time, and asked Read more…