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

Girl's Camp Crafts  

Abby's Graduation was a huge disappointment. Rain....Rain... more Rain.... then an announcement: "We will move graduation ceremonies into the gymnasium" our decision: "We are wet to the bone, we will go home"   Oh well, Abby has a good story to tell.

A wonderful evening celebrating Krista's marriage to Alex Burkhart

Things we love about London: -The Underground -Big Ben -The Tower of London - "Les Miserables" -The Thames -Free Museums -Used book stores -Westminister Abbey -Handel's "Water Music" by candle light -the BBC (even if they don't have a gift shop) -Double decker buses -French Food To celebrate Abby's graduation from High School, Kip, Kari, … Continue reading London

Quinn in the our beautiful backyard!

Abby, Jenny, Emily Senior Recital   Miss Cindy has been a great piano teacher! Abby performed three pieces--including an impressive Rachmaninoff.