The Kids are Back! Hip Hip Hooray!

Sunday afternoon we loaded into the car AGAIN to go pick up the kids. We got to JoNae and Calvin’s house a little before four in the afternoon, and we hung out there until about 8 pm. It was great to see the kids again. I couldn’t believe how much I missed them in just...

Sienna’s Lonely Weekend

Poor Sienna had a lonely lonely weekend, with all the big kids gone at their cousin’s houses. Here’s a recap: Drop off Katauna at Maren and Grace’s house for a sleepover. Cry because all my friends have left me alone with mom and dad and baby Jace. Go with mom to see my brand new...

Can you say Driving much?

Today we did a LOT of driving. More driving than should be done in one day. Today myself and 6 kids loaded into the car at 6:30 in the a.m. and headed to Idaho. It’s about 3.5 hours. And then this evening myself and 3 kids loaded into the car and came back. My rear...

Easter Egg Hunt #3

Easter was never one of my favorite holidays as a kid. I don’t know why. As a grown-up I love it. The coloring of the eggs…such an art. Waking to see what the Easter Bunny left…so fun. The hunt after hunt after hunt…exhilarating. What’s not to love? We usually do our Easter egg hunt on...