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…

The Little Trip…

We love being a family and we decided that a not-so-fun doctor’s visit should at least warrant a fun family trip…..and I thought you would enjoy traveling along with us in pictures….The Landscape…Love, love, love the west…. Not sure why she’s so embarassed to have her picture taken….hanging around Graham too long I guess… Chick-fil-A…

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…