I woke up and its winter!

Had to post a few pics of the yard this morning! It's way prettier in person!

got the travelin' bug...

Not a REAL bug. I have just been reminiscing lately of all the fun little trips we've had and dreaming of all the ones we COULD do in the future. I get a bit antsy every now and then to do some traveling and get beyond my town limits. This time I want to go to Pepin, WI (I think that's the place) to see the Laura Ingalls Wilder home up there. Anyone been there? Any other recommendations for a not too far trip. (How 'bout Jennifer's house? -Soon I hope!)

Anyway, all this reminiscing made me want to post a pic from our last trip to Tennessee. The boys were snake hunting in the smokies. LOL No luck! But they looked so serious with their dinosaur-snake-wrangler-sticks from the Creation Museum in KY. It was a nice trip if I do say so myself.

Talk to you all later!

watch this skit!

We Joust!

The kids are putting on a Medevial times Dinner Party tonight as a part of their schooling. We learned a bit about the government, food, and customs of the period and they will be presenting facts to their guests. They will also be doing a joust for entertainment. Right now they are practicing!

Neato Hay Fort!

The kids used leftover straw bales from our outdoor festival (discount outdoor seating!) to make a fort. It's neat. I am especially enthusiastic because I helped them make it. :-) We hope to keep it and put a tarp over the entrance to have a warm outdoor spot when it snows. In the spring we'll use the straw as mulch in the garden. Cool huh?