Summer Milestones 27 Aug 2013 | 07:22 pm

This summer we had a few major milestones while camping. Lady bug started the summer with training wheels on her bike. The brothers learned how to ride without training wheels while camping and Ladyb...

Boys + Adventures = Trips to the Doctor 26 Aug 2013 | 07:42 pm

The brothers have kept me hopping this summer. Summer began with a trip to the ER. Really, the first day of summer!  The cause, a treble hook fishing lure stuck in a finger. I mean really, a fishing...

A great first day of school 20 Aug 2013 | 11:06 pm

Yesterday was the first day of school. Remember last year's first day?  Yeah, things were not the best last year. This year..... MUCH BETTER! My expectiations were not set high. We are easing back in...

First Day of School 19 Aug 2013 | 08:35 pm

Camo Themed Birthday Party 1 Jul 2013 | 05:00 pm

A perfect party for a boy (or girl)  old who loves hunting and the outdoors. Apple, Chocolate, and Black licorice flavored Twizzlers make a fun center piece. I am so glad I took this picture before.....

Indoor Activities for Rainy Summer Days 28 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

It's summer time! With summer comes heat, humidity and the pop up thunderstorm. When the weather outside bring the children inside, how will they stay entertained? Face Painting ~ Kids have their fav...

He was hooked 24 Jun 2013 | 07:36 pm

Our 2nd son turned 9 on Friday. I had the whole day planned. Get up in the morning and work on chores. Eat lunch and then go to the lake to spend the afternoon. We would then meet daddy at the local p...

Bike, Hike, and Swim 18 Jun 2013 | 06:00 pm

Yesterday someone asked how we get out kids to fall asleep while camping. They wear themselves out. Fun #2 ~ Find a place where there are a lot of opportunities for the kids to run and play. Biking...

5 days of camping fun ~ Day 1 17 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

We have been told before that we don't camp because we have a camper and don't sleep in a tent. However we cover the full gamete. The kids have covered a rope that was tied to two trees in the back y...

Getting a bouquet of flowers everyday! 12 Jun 2013 | 07:27 pm

To think of the thought process that would go through a child's mind as they are picking these flowers. They are bright, yellow and pretty. Mommy will love them. You know what? They are right. Every...