When I was a kid, fishing was a part of the way I would spend my time. I would ride my bike down to the Sacramento river and fish for afternoons to pass time. Nothing was better than hooking a fish and feeling a large tug on the end of the line. No greater feeling   Read More …

This new image from The Kid in Me™ reminds me of the importance of someone to follow. Little Griffin helps guide Lil’ Noah on the unknown journey to the fishing hole. Life can be overwhelming and feel unsafe but when we have a guide and leader it is easier to navigate. A guide can help   Read More …

What a wonderful time of year. The fire place lit and crackling, the choir music of Christmas carols and the sound of laughter and excitement of the kids. My heart is warmed in gratitude. This year so many amazing memories with family and friends. Creativity ventured into new areas and horizons. I feel blessed to   Read More …

Lil’ Noah and Griff gather elements around the house to make a Thanksgiving dinner. The white table cloth adds the element of seriousness of this meal. It isn’t the usual tea time or normal dinner. It is our “special” meal. Noah grabs his costume, dresses up Sophie our Jack Russell for the meal. Griffin finds   Read More …

“Our Custom Hot Rod Speed Shop” from The Kid in Me™ by Noah. There’s nothing like watching our kids set out on adventures and creativity. Recently Lil’ Noah and Griffin have been transforming the rooms of our house into forts, castles and hotels. During this season of life, as the kids are growing up, its   Read More …

“Our Custom Hot Rod Speed Shop” New Original Sketch of The Kid in Me™ by Noah. There’s nothing like watching our kids set out on adventures and creativity. Recently Lil’ Noah and Griffin have been transforming the rooms of our house into forts, castles and hotels. During this season of life, as the kids are   Read More …

Working on a new Kid in Me drawing to celebrate Comic Con “Natural Born Superheroes”- Everyone needs a sidekick! Our house seems to be a repeat of my childhood: My sister and I would throw on our pairs of Underoos and pretend to be super heros. Cardboard boxes would be used as buildings on top   Read More …

One of the greatest memories I have with my kids is the first day they climbed in my lap to drive the car. As we drive back from the grocery store I’d pull the car over and ask one of them to climb up front into my lap. I showed them how to put the   Read More …

Mothers Day boasts so many stories about kids and what they will do for Mom. Stories start around the table at meals such as “Mom, what do you want to do for Mother’s Day?” The stories evolve into what to create for mom. Whether it’s a meal or a card or something. Dad then defers   Read More …

Mothers Day boasts so many stories about kids and what they will do for Mom. Stories start around the table at meals such as “Mom, what do you want to do for Mother’s Day?” The stories evolve into what to create for mom. Whether its a meal or a card or something. Dad then defers   Read More …

So I had this thought about a kid trying to kiss his crush in school. When I was creating The Kid in Me for Valentines Day it came to mind: what would happen if he tried to steal a kiss from his crush? Well, it would probably look a little something like this. One black   Read More …

Remember when you were a kid and wanted a pet? All you could think of was how great it would be to have a little shadow that you could cuddle and would follow you everywhere. This is all a great idea until we find ourselves standing with our parents “negotiating” how it will be: We   Read More …

Remember the days when you were a kid and you were bored out of your mind? Then you remember that story that there is treasure hidden in the backyard. What do you do? You grab a shovel and start digging!! Our youth is filled with adventure and the wonder of what the world has to   Read More …

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Kid in Me™ by Noah. This is the second of the “Life Lesson’s” series. Here we see the young kid overcoming the competition to win the heart of his beauty by writing his message over his own heart. A simple act as this can remind us that we fall easily   Read More …

When I was a kid there was this funny story about how to pull a tooth when it just doesn’t seem to fall out. Our family would joke around with all kinds of wild stories and the ways it could be done. Having kids of my own, losing teeth becomes a season of tooth fairies   Read More …