We were thrilled to have mom come and visit the first week in October for the kid’s Fall Break. Because Brad loves to drive so much, we decided to take mom to Kirtland, Ohio, to see the church history sites. Even though it was drizzling, and the weather was a little chilly, the air was so fresh and crisp, with a picturesque backdrop of green foliage, and radiant fall colors just beginning to show. Since my kids were tired of…
Since Brad sprained his ankle a few weeks ago, at the last minute I had to recruit a new partner to run our town’s 5K with me. Even though Breck didn’t really have an opportunity to train, he still got third place out of his age-division. Way to go Breck, we are proud of you! We had fun running the race with other families from church like the Barbers who metaled in every race, and Kevin Johnson who took first…
Merinda’s first field trip of the year was to Fort Boonesborough, located in North-Eastern KY. Fort Boonesborough has been reconstructed as a working fort complete with cabins, blockhouses, and all the furnishings. Resident artisans perform craft demonstrations and give modern-day visitors a true sense of what life was like for pioneers in Kentucky. The Fort is a fun place to visit because it is truly like stepping back into time. Here, Merinda is looking at dolls, and playing with wooden…