hello third grade…
When I think back to elementary school, third grade stands out as the first year where I have distinct memories instead of blurry images. I …
memories
my Lake Michigan “beach kids”…
There is something special about taking my kids to the beach. All of a sudden, my kids who ask to “play on my phone” as …
Moments with Madi: Usborne Sticker Dolly Dressing App Review
Usborne Sticker Dolly Dressing for iPad by Usborne Publishing $4.99 for iPad If you are a fan of Usborne sticker dolly dressing sticker …
One Thousand Gifts…summer adventures…
We jammed the last few weeks with more vacation, outings, and adventures than I ever thought possible. Days of thrills followed by days of cranky …
Rachel vs. the Ants…
There are plenty of things from my childhood that I don’t recall, either because I have repressed them or they have just faded into the …
on sunshine, tootsie rolls, crapola, and a close call…
As soon as the sun peeked around the hotel curtains, the kids were up and ready to jump into their patriotic gear for our 4th …
Five Minute Friday: Story
This week’s 5 Minute Friday is all about “story”…just writing, no thinking… GO The ceiling fan whipped around lazily, rustling the hot evening air in the kitchen. …
on fishing, broken reels, and slimy fish mouths…
I held Ben’s fishing pole awkwardly, not quite sure what to do next. Looking down to the other end of the dock, Ben was busy …
One Thousand Gifts…a weekend away…
We had been planning on this weekend in Saugatuck for months, but it still snuck up on us between house tasks, work, and…everything else. So …
Moments with Madi: if only …….
Sometimes when moms say, “Okay, let’s watch a long movie on the TV.” Sometimes, if you have a boy and girl, they can argue over …
