One of my favorite parts of summer is just having the kids around all the time. Random little moments with them in the house smiling makes our days feel full of fun and happiness. I am so thankful for summer!

Cribbage is a generational game in my family. My grandpa taught my dad, my dad taught my mom, sisters and I, and I taught my husband and children. It is a game that doesn't require anything more than a board and cards to play and yet can create so many wonderful memories. I have many memories of holidays and just …

It is one of those summer days where it's so hot outside you could fry an egg. In order to beat the heat we've been coming up with some fun things to do inside. AliyaAand I soak some colored pencils and it made for some really fun face paint. You got to do something to stay entertained on those hot summer …

Our fourth of July was full of surprises for me. While it was their ordinary traditions of going to the parade, the fireworks at the lake, and eating yummy summer food it still had some unexpected elements for me. I knew Nate had to work so the last thing I thought would be that he would try to fit in the parade bef…

Every summer deserves a really great beginning and the camp is about best place to start a summer that there possibly can be. The fresh air, the sunshine, the water and the family all add up to our wonderful time. It also helped that it was well above 90° and we were able to cool off and spend the entire time in the w…

Every once in awhile an impromptu get together happens. One with out birthday cake or planned  meals just time together as a family. Truthfully this is my favorite time. The kids run and play and the adults sit and talk and we simply enjoy the moment. I am so thankful for the large family I have and the joy that each…