Staycation

My family and I had a wonderful week Staycation.

It was wonderful to have my husband home and be able to do everything as a family. I am so happy we had this chance before we started school.

We took the kids to the art museum. None of them had ever been before,they really enjoyed it. The little ones liked it too. My two sons loved the Knight armor and all the weapons. They pretty much were into any weapon displays the museum had. My oldest daughter was a fan of the American art. The other two were happy with the echo sounds their voices made in the museum. :)

We also went to the cider mill. Cider and donuts makes anyone happy. This mill also has a winery, that is something that makes moms and dads happy.

The rest of the time was spent at home being together. A fantastic week! I think my husband will have to take his vacation time right before school every year!

School starts tomorrow! I'm excited! Everything is ready to go. I'm counting down the days to our next field trip. :)

Wish us luck!

Camping Trip

We just returned from our family camping trip and it was a lot of fun. Much to my surprise it was relaxing as well.

Big D and the kids did all the cooking, and I had no dishes or laundry to do, what could be better.

Sleeping was an adventure. Oney had the Croup during the night. We didn’t have any steam from a shower to relive it so Big D slept with him in the van with the AC turned on. It relived the croup, but I don’t think Big D slept.

The beach was great. I haven’t gone swimming in a lake for a long time.

Now we are home, showered and sleepy. I enjoy camping but nothing beats the comforts of my home.


We need a bigger van. There are two more kids in there somewhere.


Lets see who can win the bean bag toss.


Kids making their own dinner. That's what I like to see.


Dirt is fun


The more gooey the better.


The kids found a frog. I actually had to say these words, "Why are you kissing the frog?" "Please don't do that."

Camping We Will Go

This weekend my family along with my Mom and Dad went on a weekend camping trip. A local camping area hosts a children’s fishing derby. It is free and the kids win prizes for most fish caught, biggest fish, or for just signing up.

Our friends have a trailer at this campground and they were nice enough to let us all stay in it. It was big and very cozy.

We went to the beach. It was Oney’s first time camping and the first time on the beach. He loved it! Oney also has a thing for rocks. Camping was a great place for him to find rocks to play with.. When I say he has a thing for rocks, what I mean is he will find one and keep it. Never giving it up. He would sleep with it if I let him. Forget spending money on toys, just get this kid a bucket of rocks and he will be good to go.

Grandpa and Big D took the kids fishing. Lil D caught a 24-inch Carp. I think Carp is a disgusting fish, but they caught it and it was huge. In the fishing world I guess that is all that matters.While the kids and the men were fishing, Grandma and I set up our chairs at camp and we relaxed! Yes you heard me right, we relaxed for a good hour, and it was wonderful.

The Camping trip was a lot of fun. I can't wait to plan the next one.

Grandma and Oney



All a camper needs is a Dora chair, cheese puffs, and Sunny D



Oney and his new friend, the rock. (he was sleeping in this picture)



Papa, Oney and Bug testing the water.



At the end of the trip Big D had Lil D swimming without his float and going underwater. I love Dads.



Building sand castles


Oney having fun.



This is my attempt at a sand castle.



Here is my clan. One day I will get a picture of everyone smiling and all eyes are open.