Photo Friday: Will’s Spooktacular Costume Birthday Party

A few weeks ago we had Will’s VERY belated birthday party. His birthday is always the first week of school, meaning there’s really not enough time to invite any of his classmates besides the ones we already had addresses or parents’ phone numbers. As we got closer and closer to Halloween, we all settled onContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Will’s Spooktacular Costume Birthday Party”

Photo Friday: Big Two

Last Saturday we had a “family birthday party” for Clara and Kate’s second birthday at Mom and Dad’s house in Hamilton.  As you can see below, the theme was Seseme Street since “E’mo” is one of the girls’ favorites. I can hardly think of Elmo without huming “La, la, la, la.  Elmo’s World.”  Sad, IContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Big Two”

Photo Friday: Colorado- Where the Wild Things Live- Part 1

Garen and I had the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Steamboat, CO in August and we decided to take a few days off before it to go to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Of course, we had a great time and, of course, Garen took some awesome photos. These are only a few becauseContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Colorado- Where the Wild Things Live- Part 1”

Photo Friday: Puddle Jumping

We were happy to be able to take all four kiddos to Pioneer Reunion (Clay County’s big yearly festivities). There’s multiple parades and a great rodeo as well. Boot fever struck our house as we got ready to head out there and realized only one of the twins would have a pair of boots. HeavenContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Puddle Jumping”

Photo Friday: Mom’s 60th

My sweet Momma is 60 today! I know, I know…she totally doesn’t look (or act) that old. Last Saturday night we managed to pull off a major surprise Fiesta for her. I’m still not quite sure how we did it without someone spoiling the surprise but somehow we did…and it was GREAT! Here’s a fewContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Mom’s 60th”

Photo Friday: Jeep it Up

Last weekend Garen got some much-needed away time with his jeep. I think basically a bunch of cool jeep people got together to drive their toys up and down hills and valleys and in and out of lots of mud and water…in case you couldn’t tell. Nothing like playing in the mud! I’m pretty sureContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Jeep it Up”

Thursday’s Thoughts:  Jumping for Joy

​​When I need a little laugh, I like to ask Clara and Kate to show us how they jump. If this doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will.  I’m pretty sure watching others jump for joy is a universal way to derive happiness. Just take a look at someone’s recent wedding photos. There’sContinueContinue reading “Thursday’s Thoughts:  Jumping for Joy”

Photo Friday: New England Favs

Here are a few from our girls’ trip to New England- Newport, Boston, and Salem.  There’s MUCH more content to come, including our itinerary, but these are some of my favorites, not just because of the quality but because of the memories.  House of Seven Gables…can I be honest and say I don’t remember theContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: New England Favs”