I love this picture of my sweet boy enjoying some quiet reading time.  

We recently stayed in a hotel during a weekend trip. Anyone care for a swim?

Wow. We have enjoyed some amazing fall weather this year.

Lego Brick Quinn with friends Gracie & Sydney at the neighborhood Halloween celebration.

Abby loves to take pictures. She has a talent and is especially good at editing. Here are the results of an evening with her little brother.

Quinn- age 7, 2nd Grade Emma-age 13, 8th Grade

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