Baughman Family

Lauren passed her learner permit exam today. She then attended orientation for her new job with the brand new McDonald's opening on Thur...

Much to my dismay, my baby was old enough to graduate today. I am so proud of her. My dad caught me tearing up as I placed graduation napkin...

My son, A.K.A. Prince Charming jumped onto the swing our two year old neighbor fell off and then loudly demanded she move while she lay ther...

We lost a friend Tuesday morning. Peggy lived next door to us in Ohio for the nine years we lived on Hile Lane. Peggy was an original. We sh...

We've had a bee in the van twice this week. They find their way in while I load kids and by the time I am on the road, they're flyin...

Mom and Dad came down for Makenna's musical, Seussical on Friday. It was her final performance of five. She loved every minute playing t...

My world is chaotic. Always. Overall, it's a  good version of chaos but there are times I am left wondering if I have in fact lost my ...

photo by Aunt Kristin  Eight years ago, just after midnight, Kate Ryan Baughman entered the world as my smallest baby of 7 pounds, 15 ou...

Lauren started a random conversation with a request. "Mom, we need to work on something. I want you to repeat after me. No. It's si...

My son made a foam sign at church. It says, "MOM" and is decorated with foam stickers. He made it for his dad. He was also permitt...

Erin and her friend Austin are off to dinner at PF Chang with a group of friends before meeting for more photos, Prom and then finally an ...

The children were at each other by 9 am. It was constant and loud. I made a judgement call. Spend the day cleaning and blowing my imaginary ...

Kate has been asking to paint the attic access door located on her side of the room since Erin painted hers a few years ago. Erin's was ...

You may or may not remember me lamenting the slow death of my ten year old camera. If not, please stop reading. If so, the camera is fine. T...