Category Archives: Parenting

The Jig Is Up

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

Well, it’s official.  My 12-year-old daughter now knows that I am in fact, our Christmas Elf Charlie. She approached me shortly after Charlie’s annual appearance on the day after Thanksgiving and asked me point-blank, “Mom, are you the elf?”  The … Continue reading →

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Weekends Are For Family And Giant Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

I love weekends!  Not only for the fact that I don’t have to work but also for the time I get to spend with my family. I had to share this picture of my son one weekend morning when we … Continue reading →

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Lessons From My Father

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

I’m a total “Daddy’s Girl.”  I admit it.  Even though I am without my father for the first time ever this Father’s Day, I can still hear his lessons repeating themselves in my ear like a great sitcom on late … Continue reading →

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Who says kids don’t believe?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Patti Kenyon

In keeping with the holiday spirit, I thought I’d share the story of our Christmas elf Charlie.  You see, I have two kids.  One 11 year old daughter and a 9 year old son.  Although most of their friends have … Continue reading →

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