My daughter Jadyn just finished reading, Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White. She LOVED it. It was especially neat for her that she began reading it when we were in Montana, the setting of the beginning of the book. I read this aloud to my son, Isaac for the first time a couple years…
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Spokane Bucket List
I have to admit that we never thought we’d spend a month in Spokane, Washington. But after visiting the downtown area one day, we started to consider it. We researched lodging options with extended stays, apartments, and VRBO, but ended up connecting with a wonderful woman via Craigslist who spends her time between Seattle and…
Glacier National Park
I have a deep love for mountains. The hike, the view from the top, the magnificence. It is really difficult to put into words, but I often tell people that I love God, my family, and then mountains! When we moved away from Utah, I grieved, not exactly because of the friends I’d miss (although…
Going Away Gifts
What To Give Someone Who’s Giving Everything Away We have some of the most thoughtful individuals as close friends and family. Even though we were just going away for a year, our friends showered us with cool gifts. I’m sure it wasn’t easy for them, as they tried to think of something we would actually…
Family Ties
When asked about his greatest achievement in life, George Bush answered, “That my children still want to come home to visit.” My parents can boast of the same success. Having four married daughters, all with children now, my parents have made it easy and enjoyable for us to visit for holidays and vacations. We had…
Dallas Area Family Activities
We’ve lived in the Dallas area before, so we didn’t feel like we had to hit all the attractions, but I’ll list some of our favorites for those who are traveling this way with kids. 1. Dallas Arboretum – This was my favorite beautiful place in Dallas, along White Rock Lake with gorgeous landscaping, a…
Getting Rid of Stuff – Part 2
“The Giveaway Spree” One of the most enjoyable parts of getting rid of stuff was to give things away to family, friends, and neighbors. We had clothes and toys that the kids would likely outgrow by next year, so it made sense to pass them on to someone who could use them now. Our daughter…
Happy 40th Birthday, Don!
http://app.sliderocket.com:80/app/fullplayer.aspx?id=6EC3BBA6-020D-4A8F-2516-D64CA083C03A Your friends and family want you to know how much we love you! We celebrate you and your life on this 40th Birthday of yours! May it be fun and memorable as you reflect on your 40 years and look ahead to many more!
What To Do With LEGOS
We are probably like most homes of elementary-aged children. We could “tile” the floor and decorate every shelf with LEGOS (just slight exaggeration). We definitely went through a phase a couple years ago of purchasing and receiving many new sets. They seemed to be the perfect birthday and Christmas presents for our collector kids, wanting…
Getting Rid of Stuff – Part 1
People always ask us, “What are you going to do with all your stuff? Get a storage unit?” The short answer is, “No.” We will inevitably store a few boxes full of photos and albums, as well as instruments, random memorabilia, and just a couple wall hangings, but the rest of our stuff will have…
Garage Sale
After selling some larger items on Craigslist and giving away some special possessions to friends, we decided to sell much of the rest at a garage sale today. Our kids were a big part of the process as most of the items for sale were their old toys and books. They helped with making signs,…
Romance vs. Reality
I could probably write a whole series of posts with this title. From the outside in, our family has been living a very romantic life for a while. We get to see and enjoy each other for most of the entire day. We get to read together, eat together, play and work together. I have…
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