It’s interesting how watch how our participation in certain events is changing as the boys get older. Just as the circus was different this year, so was Breakfast with Santa. In years past, we have gone as a family, sat and eaten together and then supervised the kids while they did all the crafts and […]
There was a great incentive last night for the boys to put their shoes where they belong because today is the Feast of St. Nick. They couldn’t wait to get up and see what they had been left. St. Nick knew that the boys would be pleased with bacon jerky, Skylanders and a scout ornaments […]
Tonight Bill and Walker worked their second shift at the tree lot. Unfortunately, it was again cold and raining. At home, Mason made me a special dinner. His creation was made to resemble an Advent wreath and he put a lot of care into it. The center is homemade granola and nuts which I ate […]
School is abuzz with excitement about the Spring play, Beauty and the Beast. The production is cast with sixth, seventh and eighth graders. For the last two years, Walker showed a lot of interest in the backstage activity of the sound and light boards so we expected him volunteer to help. We were somewhat surprised, […]
Troop 33o sponsors a Christmas tree lot every year. Each scout is asked to work a few shifts and the profit is divided up among all the scouts who work. Monday night was Walker’s first shift. It was cold and rainy that night. I went down with Mason to buy our tree during their shift. […]
I was beyond surprised when I saw this post on Facebook. This face does indeed show the joy that our kids experience each and every time they go to Camp Ondessonk. (In full disclosure, I had to be told via text by a friend to go to look at this on Facebook so don’t ever […]
I have many things to be thankful for. One of them is bees. That might sound strange, but have you ever stopped to think about how much we need bees? If we didn’t have bees, then we wouldn’t have honey. I think bees are important because there are a kind of bees called Mason […]
Thanksgiving would not be the same without the circus! The performance was three rings of whirling lights, sounds and smells. Over the last eight years, our visits sure have changed. For the first time, we rode no animals and bought no crazy light up toys that would last for only a few days. Instead, we […]
I grabbed Kristina for a parting picture before we hit the road for home. It is no surprise that I feel every road trip to and through a larger metropolitan area should include a pit stop or detour at Trader Joe’s. To my surprise, there were not a lot of options between here and Michigan. […]
When we decided to visit the Sandersons, we had no idea their Michigan home was so close to South Bend, Indiana, a place we have wanted to visit for quite some time. South Bend is home to Notre Dame University which boasts a superb fencing team. After a mere 45 minute drive, we arrived to […]