Extended Family

Michigan

Michigan

One of things I love most about Michigan is the diversity of the scenery. I can take about 20 steps one direction and be here:

While we’re in the woods, how about a fossil hunt:

If I take a few steps the other direction, I end up here:

Do you see why I sigh with great contentment [...]

Guess Where I'm Going!

Guess Where I’m Going!

We are leaving at 12:00 today for a little weekend get-away. Anybody wanna guess where we’re going? Here’s a few clues:

Yes, that’s right. I’m going home.
Why? Well, it’s homecoming weekend at my high school. I haven’t attended a football game since I graduated many years ago, and [...]

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend

Traditionally we have a big family get together over Labor Day Weekend. This year, however, my dad’s side was all together for a wedding back in June, so the gathering was much smaller.
We had a great time despite the small crowd. Here’s Ellie and my nephew, Preston, waiting for the parade to [...]

Happy Birthday to Me!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Yesterday was my 34th birthday. I spent the day doing somewhere around 632 loads of laundry. But last night, four of my faves came over for dinner. Here’s 2 of them:

And here’s the other 2:

My sister was having a fit about me making my own birthday dinner, but I kept it simple [...]

First Day of School (with a twist)!

First Day of School (with a twist)!

Today B and L started 3rd grade. They were so excited and full of energy and it made for a happy morning around here.

But the excitement didn’t end there. . . look what else happened on the very same day:

My new nephew, Rylan Matthew arrived! He weighed in at 6 pounds 6 oz. The [...]