A perfect day on Lake Michigan at the Indiana Dunes.                  

Our trip to Seattle In August, Kari's brother Brent got married in Seattle. It was a really fantastic trip with all of Kari's siblings (the first time we have vacationed together in more than 20 years). We enjoyed shopping, the ferry to Brainbridge Island, a Marlin's games & the wedding festivities. We laughed a lot … Continue reading Seattle Trip

For a personal progress value project we did cooking lessons this summer. Emma invited her friend Emma to join us (they are called "Emma Squared" at church). One lesson each week for six weeks and the moms took turns teaching. We covered: quick breads, yeast breads, cake decorating, pastry (pies & turnovers), doughnuts and pasta.The … Continue reading Cooking Classes