There is something special about the first snow.  Something that requires you to open the door when you see the first few flakes falling and catch them before they can hit the ground. The first snow makes you dig through everything you own to find warm hats and gloves, just so you can get outside to play. It make…

In one year so much can change, and that is no exception for dogs.  Yogi has gone from a tiny untrained puppy to a 112 lb well trained family dog.  We love our pooch and are so happy to have him as part of our family. Yogi's favorite game is chasing a little light around the room (don't ask me, it&#…

The amazing thing about love is that it always multiplies and never divides.  I have been blessed with a few days with our wonderful nieces and nephews, while my sister Jen, took the time to do some paperwork.  We are ecstatic to be able to spend quality time with the Deml children!

My mom and I took the kids to a giant pumpkin festival. So what exactly do you do at a giant pumpkin weigh off and regatta? Look at the winning 1,464.5 lb pumpkin of course. 2.  Watch pumpkins launch into the river with catapults. 3.  Eat very yummy fried dough. 4.  You wait a very long, but worth while wait, f…

Nate and I decided last week that we were going to climb Mt. Kearsarge on Sunday.  For a girl who has LOVED hiking since I was four, I was ecstatic. I literally was counting down the days I was so excited to go. Finally the day arrived and we began our hike.  We told the kids a few rules like no jumping, no racing, a…