Now that Abbi can spell {for the most part} and create complete sentences {for the most part}, she has developed a love of writing books. And I am so incredibly smitten by this! When we have a baby, we begin to day dream about what they might be like. What things they might like to [...]

There are times that I forget how quickly my kids are growing up. Then I will catch it. A glimpse as she’s sitting next to me in the car. Something one of them will say. It is fun to see it all. The persons they are becoming. And then there are days that it sucks. [...]

I’m spent people. Spent. I wish I had something fabulous to write for you. But I’m sure my fabulous is stack up somewhere in the unpacked boxes or the mounds of garbage from cleaning two houses. The somewhat silver-lining is that after this weekend we HAVE to be completely moved out of the other house. The [...]

Conversation with the 5 year old… Abbi: Mom, what time will Bri be here? Me: 9:30. Abbi: When will it be nine thirty? Me: Well, go look at the clock and tell me what numbers you see.

Yesterday I posted a list of all the upcoming festivals happening around West Michigan this Summer.  Today, I’m going to share a few tips with you on how to survive those festivals when you have kids in tow! Survival Tips: Check the schedule before you embark! Time is usually of the essence when traveling with [...]