License to Thrill

What’s 37 inches tall, got four wheels and excited all over? Brayden “driving” a new car at his first auto show.

Super Food Sunday

When your team’s not in the big game, Super Bowl Sunday is really just a day to throw calories to the wind and indulge in a food smorgasbord.

American (Toddler) Gladiator

Remember American Gladiators where contestants would battle gladiators named Storm on obstacle courses? Well, they have them for toddlers now. They’re called bounce arenas.

Obedience Training

There comes a time in all parents' lives when they realize they are being trained...by their toddler.

Winter Funland

Brayden is officially a super sledder and snowman builder! My dad bundled him up, popped him on a saucer and showed Brayden how much fun all that white stuff outside can be.

Christmas Continued

Today a big box filled with presents from Great Gramma Braun, Great Grampa Braun, Aunt Vicky and Uncle Ed arrived at the house.

M“ear”ry Christmas

Christmas Eve and Day were filled with good food, a happy family, brightly wrapped presents…and a trip to the urgent care for an unexpected ear infection (but not for the Jewell you’re thinking of).

Countdown to Christmas

Christmas may be holly jolly, but it is also holly hectic. The lead up to Santa’s big arrival has been filled with activity for Brayden and me.

Moment of Reflection

In light of what happened on Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, this week's blog post is simply a reminder to hug your loved ones and show appreciation for the good in your life.

The rest of my usual weekly blogging time is being spent giving extra cuddles and love to Brayden. I'm sure you understand why, and I encourage you to find extra cuddle time in your schedule this week too.

Santa Success

What a difference a year makes! Brayden was all smiles during today’s visit with Santa Claus.

Christmas Kick Off

With a day of festive fun (and my first-ever toy banning), Christmastime has arrived in the Jewell household!

Thankful, grateful and full

Thanksgiving is special day devoted to appreciating what we have, those who love us and the opportunities we’ve received.

Ear Intervention

Brayden had surgery to remove his adenoids and put tubes in his ears, and it was a day of ups and downs, to say the least.

Halloween 2012: Attack of the Middle Ear

Most kids just got peanut butter cups, lollipops and chocolate bars on Halloween. Brayden got a hospital date for ear surgery.

Little B and the Big Vote

Casting a ballot in an election is one of the most important rights we have as Americans. Today, Brayden got a civics lesson in democracy.