Ichabod – What a Name
Kinda odd, but nice just the same. On Wednesday night we had our annual viewing party of the notorious Ichabod Crane, complete with Apple Cider and Pumpkin Donuts. Roo has been reading The Legend of...
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The End Of Summer
In a Wonderland they lie,Dreaming as the days go by,Dreaming as the summers die:Ever drifting down the stream-Lingering in the golden gleam-Life, what is it but a dream? The last couple weeks of summer were as...
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Big River
Last year I read the little lovelies Tom Sawyer. And then a few months ago I found this golden find at the DI – and promptly made the children watch it on our first trip...
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Summer Report: First Weekend of Summer
Well, it’s 8:34 on Sunday evening. Our first weekend of summer is coming to a golden evening close. Friday I worked hard while the kids were at school to get the house clean (“Why did...
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Memorial Day Weekend / Opening the Cabin
The kids were excited to open the cabin. We went up on Friday evening (not soon enough according to the kids). We spent the weekend doing the usual – watching old Disney movies, listening to...
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Summer, Day 42
Grandma took the kids to see “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” – I was glad they got to do something fun! Meanwhile, Wyatt and I continued in our projects. We went shopping for...
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This Month is Such a Special One
It’s birthday time for you . . . Today was baby Sunshine’s big birthday. Olivia was so excited for her big day. She’d been counting down all week. The other day she told me she...
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The Hills Are Alive
In my home growing up, if one was sick, my mom would set you up in front of the TV – tissues, popsicles, sprite . . . everything one needed to be comfy for an...
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