2
We have wanted to go to NYC with all the kids for ages now, and finally found a long weekend to do it! It’s seems to be rare that we have the kids for Thanksgiving weekend, so we are used … Continue reading
Category Archives: CDF
Summer ended way too quickly this year it seemed. It was a great summer, but the kids were pretty ok with getting back to school. Maybe even a bit excited?!?! Everyone was up early and ready to go for out … Continue reading
We finally made our way to Las Vegas. We had booked a large timeshare condo place – and it was a palace! After being on a houseboat, it was a welcome difference. How grateful I am for space! And washing … Continue reading
A few lessons I learned, in no particular order, having spent this time with family and friends: 1. 18 people + 1 toilet + 5 days = disgusting. Lavender air freshener helps minimally. Etiquette lessons from Rob should have happened … Continue reading
It dawned on me this past weekend that we are in June. June is half way through the year. The last month before hitting the real halfway point. Where did the year go? The first 5 months have flown by … Continue reading
“Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family.” I was scrolling through Zandra’s Instagram the other day and she had posted a pic of her and her step bro at her Mom’s. Someone had asked the question if it was … Continue reading
“One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside each and every person. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One wolf is evil. It is anger, envy, … Continue reading
I need to put 2013 officially behind us and get into 2014, but I couldn’t not say a word or two about NYE. During the day, we headed to the park to go tobogganing with some friends. The hills were … Continue reading
2013 was certainly an amazing year. Here are some highlights: Trip of a Lifetime #1: Fiji, New Zealand and Australia Fiji monsoon, finding flops, cream buns, Josh getting lost, new cameras, hiking, too many fries, ferries, napkins on fire, geysers, … Continue reading
Every year we start off Christmas Eve by remembering the real meaning of Christmas. We act out the Nativity – I’m the narrator and the kids play the roles. As important as the Christmas story is to us, I have … Continue reading