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”

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?”

Mommy Review Monday: CuisinartICE-30R Pure Indulgence Frozen Yogurt Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker

Anna asked for an ice cream maker for Christmas. She saw one in the toy section at Target one day but I knew my patience would not allow for us to make ice cream “Easy Bake” style (although she did get an Easy Bake oven for Christmas). So, I decided to go with a “real”ContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: CuisinartICE-30R Pure Indulgence Frozen Yogurt Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker”

Photo Friday: Christmas Eve and Day with the Graves Family 

We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Garen’s family. Clara and Kate love their Mama!They look like they just got busted. And they probably did get busted for pulling Mama’s pretty ornaments off the tree!Garen took some cute pictures of everyone. It was a fun time with the family, even if the big kids wereContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: Christmas Eve and Day with the Graves Family “

Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!

We wish you a Merry Christmas! Here’s our Christmas card this year, thanks to the wonderful work of Amanda B at ViriLovelyDesigns on Etsy. We went to Santa’s Adventure at the Parks Mall again this year. They’ve got a great Santa and we all love the Dreamworks 3-D sleigh ride. I’m not a huge KungContinueContinue reading “Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!”