The past Monday, Riley turned seven. It’s hard to believe how grown up she is. Last I shared with you, she and I were anxiously awaiting her seventh birthday party. She was excited. I was nervous about the RSVPs. I’m happy to report that the party went well. Really well. (more…)
The girls’ new activities are in full swing. Maddie is on her way to become a world-renowned violinist, and both girls are on their journey to be celebrated dancers. Okay, maybe not. Still, our schedule is full of lessons and practices. And we haven’t even added Riley’s harp lessons yet! (more…)
Midwesterners may think of Michigan as just another lackluster Midwestern state. Perhaps I shouldn’t say most, but I certainly did. That is, until we took our family vacation there this summer. What we found was an absolutely gorgeous landscape with a ton of outdoor adventures and a culture all its own. Not only do Traverse City and Sleeping Bear National Dunes offer a wide variety of activities for adults, but we found it filled to the brim with options for the kids. At the end, none of us wanted to leave! (more…)
As parents we suffer through many labors of love: parent participation classes, over-priced kid attractions like Jump-n-Joey’s or arcade games, standing in line for 40 minutes only because you had promised to do so, and so many more. This next weekend is yet another one of these labors. Riley is hosting her 7th birthday party at our house. You read that right. At our house. (more…)
I don’t remember exactly how it started, but the camping bug bit me hard about two years ago. RV camping, to be specific. I have two kids. I know what inconvenience is. There is no need to pitch a tent to enjoy nature. But, I do need nature to be happy. Enter RV camping. (more…)
