Shhhh….everybody’s sleeping

You know how it is? Large families who are away? Big kids, little kids, everyone sleeping everywhere…and then there is that one {usually the youngest} who just doesn’t appreciate the joy of sleeping in….so this handsome little guy was up at the crack of dawn….I tried having him snuggle with me in bed…and that worked…

Phoenix!!

Apparently not many people choose to vacation in Phoenix in mid-July. Not really sure why. Maybe it’s that 112 degree thing. But this family is still needing to thaw out from winter in the mountains {which most will agree was an exceptionally long, cold, snowy one}. Phoenix seemed like the perfect place. Rates are low….

Playin’ Around

A few weeks back, while Emma and Graham were at camp, Dw & I decided to take the five little ones to a playground near our home. Stopping at a coffee shop around the corner, we ran into Autumn who was filling her car with gas nearby. “We’ll get you a coffee, come sit with…

Chuggin’ Along

For six years we have lived here…but we have never had the opportunity to ride the train. People come from all over the world to ride our train. The views are spectacular and the train is powered by coal….and has been riding the tracks for a zillion years….well our little boys have been asking if…

Just a Quiet Day

It’s been a quiet day on the home front. The kids and I sat on the porch while I sipped coffee and we ate pumpkin bars I had made a few days ago. This afternoon Emma and I have been working on wreaths for above our beds. Emma’s making two…one for above Elizabeth and Jubilee’s…

Gardening: {With a Boatload}

I really can’t think of much I would rather do then work outside in the garden as a family. There is something so gratifying about working hard {and playin’ hard} and seeing the fruits of our labor. Last week-end we worked together and put in our garden. Dw had built some raised beds out of…

Princesses and Pajamas

Bright, early, up and about…. Riding toys come out with a shout… Princess gowns and scooters are paired…. Riding toys and bikes all must be shared…. This modern day princess prefers a scooter to ride…. Cause carriages have been tried and tried…. But when midnight comes close to strike…. Who, seriously, can get home in…