Category Archives: Adventures

Photo Friday: But Wait, There’s More

Here’s a few more from our family vacation that Garen took. Like I said, we all had a great time.  The kids are leaving to go to their Joe Daddy’s today for a couple of weeks and, man, oh man, am I going to miss these smiling faces! Check out last week’s Photo Friday andContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: But Wait, There’s More”

Ozark Mountains/Branson Trip Itinerary

You may remember last year we survived the road trip with the entire family to Branson. We had a great time and loved how beautiful the Ozarks are so we wanted to come back for another trip to enjoy more of the mountains. Garen would’ve loved to just stay in a tent on a stateContinueContinue reading “Ozark Mountains/Branson Trip Itinerary”

Photo Friday: What Does the Cow Say?

Our nephew, Conner, graduated from Henrietta High School on Saturday and we went. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a photo with our handsome graduate. But the girls sure did enjoy his graduation party- Uncle Robert’s BBQ, MaMa’s baked beans, blueberries, and Nothing Bundt cakes were a hit. In Kate’s words…”Um, UM, Um, UM, Um!” as sheContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: What Does the Cow Say?”

What the…Wednesday: German Hard Head

Today’s What the…. moment is brought to you by Clara and Kate’s preschool incident reports.  With two toddlers in preschool, incident reports are a fairly common occurrence. But… Today we had three: Clara got bit going down the slide- How that happens I’m not sure.  Clara was running, tripped, and scraped her knee.  Kate wasContinueContinue reading “What the…Wednesday: German Hard Head”

Career Day 2017

The big kids had Career Day at school today. The kids were encourage to come dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up.  Will wants to be an architect, Garen tried unsuccessfully to get him to rock the bow tie…  Anna, at first, wanted to be a witch, then a unicorn,ContinueContinue reading “Career Day 2017”

The Great Button Escapade of 2017

First off, I can’t take credit for hardly any of these photos or for the title of this post. However, I can proudly say that I love buttons.  Let me tell you a little of the background… My dear mother-in-law, Jacquetta, currently has a large collection of vintage buttons passed down from her Aunt Lily. ContinueContinue reading “The Great Button Escapade of 2017”

And just like that…She’s Six!

Every single birthday my kids celebrate seems to come faster and faster. Time truly does fly when you’re having fun.  My sassy little princess, Anna Beth, turned 6 on Friday. She got a “big girl” bike and took her best friend to see the new Beauty and the Beast at the movies. Do you seeContinueContinue reading “And just like that…She’s Six!”

Photo Friday: Prepping for Pinewood Derby 

Garen, Will, and Dad (AKA YaYa-yes, we know that is actually grandma in another language but Will called him that as a baby and it stuck) worked hard on Will’s pinewood derby car last Saturday. Garen got some great photos for me to share.  I love that they get the opportunity to spend time inContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Prepping for Pinewood Derby “

Adventures with Four: Top Tips for Mananging a Busy Work and Home Schedule

Almost once a week Garen or I have to work out of town or have a work dinner at night.  With four kids, people always say “I don’t know how you do it.” Honestly, what choice do you have but to figure it out?!? With that in mind, I thought I’d share a few tipsContinueContinue reading “Adventures with Four: Top Tips for Mananging a Busy Work and Home Schedule”