After 6 months of waiting we finally got to cash in on our favorite Christmas present. My parents got us a family membership to the Indy Childrens Museum. It’s the biggest childrens museum in the country. And it definitely lived up to its reputation! We has a great time!
We moved from our home about 6 weeks ago. I can’t believe it’s been that long! We settled into life pretty quickly in Ohio with my family. We found a routine that works for us, at least for the summer. Then Brian and I left for Jamaica and the kids stayed with my mom and […]
I am surrounded by a lot of amazing Dads. From my grandpas to my brother, to my own Dad and father-in-law to my very own husband. I love watching them all in their roles as dads, grandpas and great grandpas. Now that I am older and have children of my own I get it. I […]
1. It’s official after 30 years in education my Dad is a retiree. Here he is today coming home from his last day of work. At least from this job. He’s not one to sit around so I know he will be off to something new very soon. Way to go Dad. I’m so proud […]
Here is our weekend in a few words…
We are in the midst of a whirlwind tour of SoCal. We are doing some fun things, seeing family and friends and attending our regional conference one last time. It feels good to take a step away from a crazy and overwhelming life in Chico right now. This trip as been unexpectedly so enjoyable and […]
Joy. What Mason felt as he climbed rocks and trees. As he explored, collected and threw rocks into the water. As he hiked the trails with Pa & Mommy. Joy. What Pa felt as he hiked with his grandson and daughter. As he climbed a tree and threw rocks. As he took in the beauty […]
At the wives conference I went to last month for our ministry I was asked to present a little something on healthy, family cooking and menu planning during the “share the wealth time”. I thought it might be fun to share it with you too. Here are my notes. 3 types of cooks: love to […]
Saturdays in Chico are the best. Well at least how we go about them. After enjoying a slow start, an extended time in our jammies and our fill of cartoons we get dressed and head downtown. Our first stop is the Farmers Market that goes on every Saturday rain or shine. We fill our bags […]
There are moments throughout the day that are my favorites. Even if my day isn’t the greatest I still have these moments that I absolutely love. Seeing my kids smiles first thing in the morning through my half open eyes. When Brian and I stop and say good morning to one another after the rush […]