Where the wild things COME

My wild children attract wild animals. Sometimes it is a little shocking to go outside and see them playing with a new friend. Sometimes it is a frog or cricket or lately a bird or rabbit.

A Tale of Puppy Love

First bike jump

Family time is the best. Especially on bikes! Kyle made the kids their first bike jump today and I'm not sure who loved it more, the kids or the dad.

Ella has upgraded to a bike with gears and brakes. Kate has upgraded to a 16 inch and may soon be ready to upgrade again. Dash is now on the stick together for long rides and the 12 incher at home.

Don't worry. I am going to get him a manly basket and spray paint his purple ride blue or red.

This is how we look most mornings when we go on a ride. We get a lot of looks from the country folk. Hopefully we inspire a biking movement so we can run into some more two wheelers in the middle of nowhere . . .

my little free spirit

Source: lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com via Leigh on Pinterest

Ella's pre-school haircut

We are getting ready to start school around here. The school room is almost organized. The curriculum is on its way. And Ella has a stylish new hairdo to start second grade.

Homeschooling is going to give our family the time and simplicity it needs to be more calm and more happy. I will post more on that later but I think this poster sums up what I hope to teach my kids.

even a beagle needs eye care

This is Toby, one of the kids' playmates. His owners sent us this picture and we got a kick out of it . . .

Happy 10th Anniversary!

Now that we live in the country, it was time to trade in the commuter for a truck! Kyle loves it and it was fun to go on our first vacation in it this weekend to Lake Roosevelt. Happy Anniversary, babe! Love you! Thanks for taking such great care of our family!