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What fun we had at DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon. We will need to go back! Our first real camping experience was a treat. The girls made friends in the camp ground (is anyone surprised by that?), so they had a blast having “free time” to explore the camp ground. It was super cold at night (38*), and with …
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Read more →Samantha loves to swim. I’m not sure how that happened because she was terrified of the water for several years. We had some good lifeguard swim instructors from ages 3-5, and she slowly began to enjoy the water. I had no idea just how much she would enjoy it. At the end of summer 2014, she was so sad to say goodbye to …
Read more →We hope you all have a very peaceful Christmas!
Read more →We took a little trip again this year before Thanksgiving. This year, we hit up Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. I was a little concerned about the weather since we were heading north, so we took the easy route and stayed in a hotel. I’m glad we did because it was very cold that week! We had a great time though, …
Read more →Ellie was a Native American for her Thanksgiving program this year. She had to memorize 2 lines, and she did a great job. She sang many songs and waited patiently for her part. Afterwards, we all joined her in the Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast!
Read more →One of the reasons that fall is so busy is that this little nut has a birthday! She’s not so little anymore though. For some reason I think that being 8 years old is this magic number when she can start doing things on her own. I can remember being 8, so maybe I’m remembering what I did. Either way, we are here. She’s …
Read more →Is there anyone out there who is not selling Innisbrook wrapping paper this year? If you would like to buy something to support Prince of Peace school, please check out all they have to offer. You can order online, or send me your order. Thanks!!
Read more →We have 2 playing soccer this fall. Ellie has been dying to play ever since Samantha started two years ago. Mean ol mom wasn’t ready for it though. They are both doing well so far. Ellie took some adjustment to having a late night practice after a full day of school, but otherwise, she can run with the best of them. …
Read more →I would advise you all to check manufacturer recalls on your appliances. Our refrigerator was recalled in 2009, prior to us buying the house in 2011. It was recalled due to fire hazard. Yep. I can understand that. And let me tell you, when there is smoke in your house, the fridge is not the first place one would think …
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