Author Archives: Colleen

The Broadcast Ep. 7.18: “Melody in YA”

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Colleen

We did not have a new episode of The Broadcast last week, but if you haven’t already checked out our most recent episode, which was published on Friday, November 11, please do so! Our listeners are always giving us great … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2022!!!!

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Colleen

Another Halloween is in the books! This year, Zachary went as Sponge Bob, Alex went as Buzz Lightyear, and Jay and I went as Ken and Barbie (from Toy Story 3). I miss doing a family-themed costume, but this year, … Continue reading →

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The Broadcast Ep. 7.16 “A Witch, a Wednesday, and a Murder”

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Colleen

Happy Halloween!! The Broadcast has had a very Halloween-themed October, including our most recent episode that came out on Friday, October 28. We celebrated Halloween with our annual Zoom costume party. Thanks so much to everyone who attended. It was … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving in the 919: 2022 Edition

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Colleen

Halloween weekend continues! #GlatSquard carved our pumpkins last night. Zach and Alex started off painting their own pumpkins with one of those kits. They were just okay. I don’t know if I’d recommend them. The paint itself was kinda crappy, … Continue reading →

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Halloween Decorations 2022!

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Colleen

It’s Halloween weekend! I love decorating for Halloween every year. Actually, I love that from October 1 – January 4, our house is basically decorated non-stop for a holiday. I get lazy about Valentine’s Day because we usually have birthday … Continue reading →

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That Time We Accidentally Got a New Pet

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Colleen

Meet Taylor Rudy the Turtle. We think they’re a box turtle. Taylor Rudy the Turtle will be living with us for the next 6-months or so until they’re big enough to survive on their own outside. We were headed out … Continue reading →

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A Broadcast Catch-Up: Fall Edition

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Colleen

Greetings! HAPPY OCTOBER!!! I’m taking a little break in between cleaning house and decorating for Halloween to do a big Broadcast catch-up post. We’ve got a big October coming up on the Broadcast, including some date changes: Monday, October 4: Modern … Continue reading →

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That Time I Broke a Blood Vessel in My Eye

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Colleen

Sooooo you may or may not have seen it on my Instagram stories, but I accidentally broke a blood vessel in my eye on Tuesday night. It looks pretty ugly but whatever, I guess.  So here’s what happened: My makeup … Continue reading →

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Alex Goes to Pre-K

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Colleen

I can’t believe my little Lexi started Pre-K and that at this time next year, he’ll be in kindergarten! Where does the time go, seriously? So proud of this child and his spirit, creativity, independence, and all-around eagerness to learn. … Continue reading →

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The Broadcast Ep. 7.6 “But His Septic Tank”

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Colleen

Well, I was doing a good job blogging for a while there, but then we went to Disneyland at the end of March and I lost my momentum! 😛 Trying to get back into the groove and starting with an … Continue reading →

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