julie-bird

my words on september 11, 2001

2011-09-11T05:50:33Z

I started writing on the Internet in 2003. It wasn’t until the year after my daughter was born that I started writing about September 11th. Before she was born, I just dealt with the memories on the inside. Since then I’ve realized that some day I’m going to have to talk about all of this [...]

she earned it

2011-08-02T21:43:55Z

Four shots and a finger stick deserves some ice cream, don’t you agree?

eyelashes

2011-07-31T04:13:08Z

my karate kid

2011-07-22T18:43:58Z

spring fair

2011-04-30T18:44:29Z

We managed to squeeze in a little fun time in between errands and chores this weekend. The church were Mirabella goes to preschool had a Spring Fair today. We only stayed for a short time, but she managed to play games, make crafts, get her face painted and have a cupcake. Add beautiful weather and [...]

happy arbor day!

2011-04-29T18:00:16Z

Not quite what the founders had in mind, but it’s the thought that counts. Did you know Arbor Day was started in Nebraska?

spring break buddies

2011-03-25T23:51:12Z

how long before she starts doing crosswords?

2011-02-09T06:34:19Z

snow cat

2011-02-06T03:33:22Z

It finally warmed up enough to go outside and play in the snow this week. There’s a chance for more white stuff in the next few days. Good thing we’ve got lots of hot cocoa.

what are the elk having for lunch?

2011-02-05T04:15:30Z

I love to visit the bison at Pioneers Park, but my daughter isn’t a big fan. It’s tough trying to convince her to do a little drive by hello. (I know I’m the one driving, but without her buy in, the way home gets kind of whiny.) I’ve discovered that sometimes I just need to [...]