"The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Friday, July 3, 2026

Friday Fun Day!

I was pretty excited this week to have an extra day off work today, so I told the boys they could choose a couple of activities. Ben wanted to go to Best Buy and research good gaming computers, so we did that. He asked some questions and got a better idea of what he wants to save his money for. Both Ben and Conner wanted to go to Spare Time for bowling and games. We had a great time bowling and they loved playing some arcade games. We had a late lunch after all the fun. It was really wonderful spending time with my two adult sons. I have been missing spending time with them and I enjoyed seeing them out in the community interacting with people, making decisions, laughing, and having productive conversations. It was one of those moments where I could breathe and think that despite all the obstacles, my guys are going to be all right! It was the best way to spend a day!










 

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Gardens...

We upgraded our gardening game this year and got new garden boxes. We actually grew something! Nick just picked a huge jalapeno pepper! He is the only one who will use it, but we were pretty excited!


 

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Graduation Photos!

I ordered one picture from graduation for both Ben and Conner and they arrived this week! I love them!



 

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day! Amid unpacking, we managed to celebrate Father's Day as well. Our guys sure do love their dad!



 

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Perfect Ending!

The guys went out for one more early morning fishing expedition this morning. We were all able to get out one more time before we had to get the boat out of the water and head home. We were all surprised when Ben hooked a 33 inch Northern! It was the perfect way to end a great week at the lake!








Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday Evening...

It was a wonderful last night on the lake before we have get ready to leave tomorrow!









Family Photos!