Samuel naps every day (and now that we've moved his crib to the middle of the room where he can't climb on things to get out, he is back to napping regularly…hallelujah!).  School lets out at 3:00 and our big boys ride their bikes home with a sea of people who are all headed home…

This post was supposed to be published yesterday, which would make "yesterday" mean Wednesday.  It's lost some of its "umph" now that it's a day old, but oh well! I can feel when seasons shift.  Especially winter into spring.  Most people think it's gradual…not me.  I sense that it's a shift that happens over night. …

When Derek and I were asked to coordinate trek, we never would have guessed the amount of time that would be spent discussing and worrying about potties! It's one of the biggest questions I get asked about…"will we have to potty in the trees?". "How many potties are there?" The bottom line is – we're…

Boy – I've been a quantity blogger!  A post everyday (almost) in February.  And it's been fun.  And it's been easy!  Easy is good for me these days.  But I was looking up some quotes on journaling on Sunday (for trek) and found some great words from Spencer W Kimball, former president of our Church…

Getting an oil change in the ‘burban. I love this place because we get to sit in the car, they turn our own personal tv to a channel of our choice, then we turn our radio to that channel and have a party! They also provide water or soda beverages! Never has an oil change…

  This handsome guy accomplished a big goal and milestone today and we are SO PROUD!  Derek ran a half-marathon this morning…the Cowtown in Forth Worth.  13.1 miles!  In 2:05!!  Even with breaking the treadmill and some minor injuries this last month, he made it!  Way to go, D!   Caleb got his numbers a…

These boots are made for walking. Or at least they will be when I get done with them! Bought these at Walmart for trek. I’m going to do my best to break them in as much as possible in the next three weeks. This morning I’m at the park in my boots…and at the creek…

Our Maggie girl had her spay surgery today. Poor thing is pretty pathetic right now. I almost cried with how sweet the boys were when we picked her up – they spotted her through the window before she came out. Now they're keeping vigil at her side (I'm sure she's thrilled. :). I've heard cute…

Lovin’ me the California rolls on Friday for lunch!

Look at that awesome turtle! I predict that this is the first of many art shows for Caleb.