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…
This evening, there were 9 kids running/riding/scooting/screaming in our neighborhood, Izzy and Joe being 2 of them. The scooter gang is growing. It was great. Joe still doesn’t know how to use his brakes on his bike. That creates for some collisions as well as spills. Luckily, today, his falls Read more…
5 years ago around 9 in the morning, Izzy was born. I still remember that day vividly. How has 5 years flown by? She was so excited about her birthday. Last night, we had Joe give her his present – barbies. She gave him the biggest hug. In the morning, Read more…
This morning, Joe called out for me while I was in the other room – “Daddy, I need you.” I thought, uh oh, he’s pooped on the floor again. I went to find him. He was in the bathroom. I thought, phew, at least he did it on the tile. Read more…