Today, I should say, this evening, my husband, Jon took us out on the boat at the nearby lake/resevoir. What a perfect evening. The water was clear and still and you could see to the bottom. It was Jon, me, Jonathan (15) Kendallyn (13) Myelie (11) and of course, Braxton, my wonderous toddler. The bigger kids went swimming, and Braxton thinks he is a big kid, too, so he did not understand why ... Read the Post

It is a very warm day, I am drenched with sweat, but blissful. I just took my four children, or to put it in better perspective, they took ME on a nature walk. My little two year old, Braxton is an amazing child. Just to oserve him in nature is a beautiful blessing. My oldest child, Jonathan suggested we all go down to the creek in our 5 acre yard. So along with my kids (my two daughters and ... Read the Post

It is hot today and we don't have central AC out at our home here in Estacada. Our house in Molalla had central aC, but that is the only thing I miss about living in that scrunched little house with four kids and hardly any yard.Today we may go get a toddler pool for Braxton to cool off in. My older kids would love a bigger pool to play in, but I would never compromise my little one's life. I ... Read the Post

Today is rainy, but it is probably a much needed rain for all the plants. I went to church with my husband and children. I need church for my soul as much as the earth needs the rain.My husband took my boys after church to his folks house (Our girls are still in Burns at the cattle ranch.) I get to be home alone right now, and I have been doing dishes, laundry and even took a small nap. ... Read the Post

I took a little trip to Molalla, (the town we moved from) to take my teenage son's friend home. Generally, I believe a parent should at least come and get their kid if I provided the ride to go out of my way and pick him up in the first place. (20 miles away) This kid wasn't EVER gonna leave! after the third night of him staying and eating us out of house and home.....I mean it is difficult ... Read the Post