Family fun
« Previous EntriesThe Great American Road Trip
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I’m back in the office and back to blogging after a two-week road trip with my family.
Two kids and two adults. Nine states. Seven campgrounds. Four motel rooms. One loaded mini van. Three thousand miles.
Sandy sleeping bags. Mosquitoes. Sunburn. […]
The Robots Are Coming
Monday, August 25th, 2008This amazing robot is really my little girl in disguise. I had almost as much fun turning some boxes into a robot suit as she had modeling it.
Pick up a copy of TPE’s annual children’s edition on Oct. 12 and find out how to make this costume with your kids. You’ll also find games, articles […]
Father-Daughter Summer Reading
Monday, July 14th, 2008My husband, Wade, recently finished reading “The 101 Dalmatians,” the classic Dodie Smith novel that inspired the Disney movie. It’s not typical reading material for a grown man. But when you happen to be a dad, it never hurts to be culturally well-rounded.
You see, our son has discovered a popular series of western novels and […]
What I Love About Summer
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Summer has always been my favorite time of year. Here are 10 reasons why. Tell me why you love (or hate) summer. And have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday!
1. Fireworks
2. Homemade ice cream
3. Water fun
4. Camping
5. Lemonade
6. Wiffleball
7. Long days
8. Flip-flops
9. Fireflies
10. Family vacations
Picnic Season
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008I love picnics. There’s something about eating in the midst of God’s creation that just makes food taste better — whether it’s a gourmet basket of goodies or a sun-warmed PB and honey sandwich.
This past weekend, I took time for a picnic while rock climbing with my family. A cool, flat rock in the shade […]
Rediscovering Low-Tech
Monday, May 5th, 2008I recently met a Springfield, Mo., couple who make wooden toys and American history-themed educational kits in their garage. In an age when everything seems to be mass-produced in overseas sweat shops, I was impressed.
The small business, Corp of Re-Discovery, allows the family the flexibility to homeschool their children. It also provides other families with […]
Ode to PB&J
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. As any parent knows, PB&J is the best thing since, well, sliced bread.
It’s portable, dunkable, nutritious and doesn’t require refrigeration. It can be packed in a lunch box for a trip to school or stuffed in a backpack for a day in the woods. If it gets […]
Triple Word Score
Thursday, February 28th, 2008“Zed,” my daughter announced with an air of triumph. “Triple word score!”
She has learned zed is another name for the letter z. More importantly, she’s figured out it can be worth 39 points.
I used to think I was good at Scrabble. After all, I do words for a living. I’m comfortable with a set of […]
Splatter Art in the Kitchen
Monday, February 25th, 2008With several recent rounds of ice and sleet, my nature-loving family has spent more time indoors lately. When the inevitable boredom set in late last week, the kids and I turned to a library book about famous artists and their work.
My son and daughter were fascinated by the story of Vincent van Gogh cutting off […]
12 months of fun
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Our tree is packed away and dust is already starting to collect on the new Christmas toys. But the fun is just beginning at our house as the kids leaf through their new calendars and look forward to the year ahead.
It’s a tradition to give them their own calendars for Christmas — pre-marked with individualized […]
