On Saturday, we enjoyed a favorite New England tradition – apple picking! Upon finding a really good apple….. Cooper: “This is the grandest apple in the whole orchard!” (Say with British accent) Kory: “You mean – This apple is the apple of my eye.” (Say with corrective older brother tone) This may seem like a… Read More Apple Picking (and other types of picking)
This was definitely an unexpected Saturday project! Friday night we attended a rehearsal dinner for friends from church who were getting married the following day. This was to be a fairly small and simple wedding in that the bride and groom had no attendants, and all photos, flowers, music, etc. were provided by church friends.… Read More Dress in a Day
OK…you may think that title is a bit much but….This could be a mother’s worst nightmare – her 12 year old son, putting on armor to play a sport. I’ve decided I’m really not fond of football. (I used to be – even was a cheerleader – don’t tell my kids.) But, Kory is VERY… Read More Hurricane Football & A Sovereign God
Kayla recently finished reading her first official chapter book! She decided to give it a try without any prompting – kept at it for days and updated us on her progress all along. She was so excited and immediately wanted to go to the library and check out more! Hurray – so thankful to have… Read More Chapter Book Champion
Kayla turned 7 one week ago today – the day after we returned from Maine, and the day we were expecting round three of house guests. We celebrated with Chocolate Chip pancakes, sausage and presents. Kayla is very “in” to babies, so she received baby clothes, a diaper bag, and a stroller. She also loves… Read More Kayla turns 7
Kory celebrated his 12 year old birthday yesterday! We had prayed about how to make this a special day and year for him. As we watched a documentary on WWII, the Lord brought to mind the idea to give Kory some of his great-grandfather’s things from the war and his time in the Air Force.… Read More The 12 year old’s Quest
Going on Vacationby Cooper I go on vacation every yearThe time to go is very near! I can’t wait to goPacking is a pain in the toe We load up our carWe go very farWe see sightsWe see heightsWe see deerWe drink root beer! I like to go on vacation Despite the sunIt is fun!… Read More A Vacation Poem
Cooper taking off for first base after a great hit! Kory and Cooper just finished their Little League season. Playoffs started Wednesday night, and the White Sox (our team) “mercied” the Tigers because of their 10 point lead going in to the 5th inning! Two back-to-back homeruns by James and Isaac, and two great hits… Read More Baseball Season is Over