Trying to jump on the “families who pray together, stay together” bandwagon, but it doesn’t quite work with “science” since science only rhymes with alliance, appliance, compliance, defiance, and reliance. The girls had “Family Science Night” at their school last week. I immediately decided to sign us up for it (schedules permitting) since Mike claims [...]

The girls had a half day at school today, so Julie and I thought it’d be fun to give the big kids a chance to visit the Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm. Fortunately, this time all the displays were complete with heads and all. The day was beautiful with the weather making a turn for the [...]

Do you remember when I mentioned how Mimi LOVES to wear headbands? I’d say out of the 28 days of school so far Mimi has worn a headband for 25 of them. Last week Annie brought home a back issue of American Girl Magazine, and in it was an article showcasing a week’s worth of [...]

I know. I know. I’ve been neglectful to the blog, but the school year always puts a zinger in my day. Last weekend we headed back to the same orchard where we got the Honeycrisp apples. This time we picked golden delicious, and they really are what they claim in their name. Mike even thinks [...]

The girls had a fundraiser last week at Monkey Joe’s, and I finally gave in to the begging and pleading and took them for the last hour. I will spare you pictures of the girls jumping around and being silly because I’ve already provided you pictures of them at Monkey Joe’s. While waiting around I [...]