Well, it’s official…my oldest daughter is a college student! We ALL survived the college move in day last week. Just a few tears were shed…and not all by me. It will be a time of adjustment for our family (Audrey included), but I feel good about where she is and the care she will receive […]
cherry picking
You might know that we ventured “up north” a few weeks ago…that would be the northern Michigan area. We spent some time in Traverse City, Leland, Petoskey, and Harbor Springs. Such a beautiful area…there were times I forgot that we had just traveled one state to the north! If you know anything about Traverse City, […]
cardboard boat regatta
We had some fun participating in a cardboard boat regatta a few weeks ago! We’ve been spectators at this event several times, but this year we decided to give it a go and create our own boat. The rules are that the boat can only be constructed using cardboard and duck tape, and that there […]
route 66
Our spring break travels took us to Arizona this year! We spent a few days relaxing poolside at a resort in Phoenix, and then we headed to the Grand Canyon for some hiking and sight-seeing. We stayed in the quaint town of Williams, Arizona. The Historic Route 66 runs right through the town of […]
“a kid in a candy store”
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I would bet that you will be purchasing some type of candy…perhaps chocolates, conversation hearts, lollipops or gummy bears for your loved ones! Candy stores are so fun, and we visited a fabulous one on a recent trip to Chicago. You may have heard of Dylan’s Candy Bar…there are a few […]
overnight guest tray
elf adventures
We, like a lot of families, have an elf on the shelf. We started this tradition six years ago…it was the first Christmas in our current home, and I thought this would be a fun addition to our holiday traditions. Our older daughters didn’t quite “buy into it,” but they have enjoyed helping to create […]
ornament traditions ii
Earlier this week I shared our family tradition of giving our daughters an ornament each year that symbolizes something special from that year. While these ornaments are an important part of our tree, we also have another ornament tradition. When we travel, we always “try” to bring back an ornament to remind us of our […]
ornament traditions
Like a lot of families around the country, we decorated our home for Christmas this past weekend. Once Thanksgiving is over, there is always the rush to get ready for the next holiday. For us, that meant our annual trip to the Christmas tree farm to choose our tree for the season. Always a fun […]