Nathan enjoying a fun evening celebrating his friend’s birthday at an indoor water park last weekend.  While we were digging out the swim wear, we were wishing we were going somewhere warm on our upcoming vacation.  We won’t be needing any swimsuits where we’re headed….

We’ve been to Costco and we’re stocked up for the week.

I first read about Lynn Austin’s Chronicles of the Kings series from my friend Kristine at Jewels of My Own.   Thanks to her book review(s), she has hooked me on another wonderful author/series!  Thanks, Kristine! Gods & Kings is the first book in the Chronicles of the Kings series.  Lynn …

ORANGE JELLO SALAD 1 – 3 oz pkg orange jello 1 – 3 oz pkg tapioca pudding 1 – 3 oz pkg instant vanilla pudding 3 cups boiling water 1 large can mandarin oranges, well drained (I double this) 1 – 8 oz carton Cool Whip Dissolve Jello in boiling …

Nathan showing his team spirit by sporting some blue hair at Josh’s last basketball game.

This is a great crockpot recipe for a cold winter day like today!  SCALLPED POTATOES AND HAM 20 small red potatoes (about 10 cups) 6 cups of ham cubes 1/2 cup milk 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2 pounds Velvetta cheese cubed Cook in crockpot for several hours …

We’ve had snow falling since late last night with no signs of quitting anytime soon. Josh is outside catching some air on a little jump he made at the bottom of our dirt pile which is to become our waterfall sometime this spring or summer. In the meantime, it’s a …

The last few years I’ve organized a local homeschool ski group and this year is no different (LOL)!  Today was our first 2010 trip up the mountain. In the past, Nathan hasn’t been old enough to participate with the regular school group which meant he had to go with the “little kids.”  …

I captured this photo for a friend of ours.  Look at the snow FLYING behind these skis!  This little guy was REALLY MOVING FAST!