Family

Kristi is 12 years old today. I’m very thankful for my sweet daughter. Kristi with the flowers her Dad gave her for her birthday. Kristi gets flowers each year for her birthday from her Dad. Flowers Kevin gave to me.

Last Friday evening we had snow in the forecast. My kids were so excited when the snow began to fall. The little guys pulled chairs up in front of the window to watch the snow and were excitedly making plans about playing in it the next day. We’re getting a nice snowfall right now. Kevin … Read more

When Kevin and Taylor were little we watched a kid’s show that had a song on it called “The Song that Never Ends.” That’s what raking leaves is like around here. We love our trees but in the Fall there is lots of raking to do! Zachary and the trailer full of leaves. Jacob on … Read more

Yesterday while Kevin and the four oldest boys were working hard cutting wood, I took Kristi and the three youngest boys to the park. We went after lunch and when we returned home Zachary and Josiah took naps. After playing hard at the park they were sleeping soundly in about five minutes. Kristi Nicholas on … Read more

It’s 72 degrees and sunny here right now. Kevin Michael and I went for a bike ride on some trails in the woods. We were treated to many bursts of color. It was so nice today that we even saw some boats out on the lake. Color on one of the trails. Kevin Michael on … Read more

Kevin lets me plan our camping trip destinations each summer. I always get his input but I have fun checking out possible places to visit and I make reservations at state parks online. I thought it would be fun to check out Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. I looked for a place to camp where we could … Read more

Jacob opening one of his presents while Kristi watches. Nicholas swinging at the pinata. Luke taking a turn. Lots of candy.

I love surprises – pleasant ones anyway. When I returned home from grocery shopping on Monday evening I was pleased to see a nice clean kitchen and dining room. Kristi had done a nice job of cleaning up after supper with a little (emphasis on little) help from Zachary and Josiah. Last week I went … Read more

Since I slept until almost 7:00 this morning, I didn’t get my usual walk in before breakfast so Nick and I took a bike ride after breakfast. It’s a beautiful September day. Most of the trees are still quite green around here but we did see a little color on our ride.

My Dad came for a visit for a couple of days and brought his boat with him. The weather was in the high 70’s so we were able to enjoy one last outing at Higgins Lake. There are splashes of color that remind us that Fall is just about here. Cooler weather is forecast for … Read more