family willow river state park We discovered this state park in Wisconsin last year... and its become one of our favorite places to camp. Last year the dam was under construction so the lake was
family home again home again We hit the road early on Monday morning... before the girls were even awake. In just a couple hours we were back in Minnesota. The girls wasted no time getting
family heading toward home We don't stop for fast food too often because we need a huge parking lot to pull the bus in. When there are 3 campgrounds and 2 RV stores next
family nashville I've never been to Nashville before, so I didn't realize how awesome it is. I think it will be where we roadtrip to and spend some time next year. Places
family bye bye florida On Friday morning we said goodbye to family and got back on the road towards home. We decided we were going to try to get to the campground we loved
family sand dollar day The forecast all week said it would rain all day Thursday. I was a little bummed since it would be our last day at the beach before heading back to
family dolphin day Emma could spend all day alternating between the beach and the pool. While we were at the beach on Wednesday afternoon 3 dolphins and a manatee showed up. That evening
family jet ski day Today Emma got to go on her first jet ski. She was a little nervous about it since she's never been, but we knew she would love it. Olivia and
family beach day Emma was up at 7 AM and ready to go to the beach. We walked the beach for about 30 minutes looking for shells and shark teeth. On the way
family we're here! 8 states. 1,600+ miles. 24+ hours. Sunday afternoon we parked the bus for the week and headed to our beach condo. Not sure we brought all we need over
family florida or bust When we woke up Saturday morning Emma was determined that we make it to Florida today. So... that is what we did. First though... a stop in Georgia for pecans,
family half way Did I mention we brought our 7 caterpillars along for the Florida road trip adventure? On Friday we had a short drive through Illinois and Kentucky. The highlight for the
family on the road again This summer isn't exactly working out how we thought it would, but we're making the most of it. In February we booked a beach condo vacation with my family in
family kayak season It's officially kayak season! Sunday was our first trip down the Cannon River this summer. Doesn't matter how cold the water is, these girls always want to be in it.
family 10 years I had always imagined we'd have a huge party at PGA National to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Instead we let the girls eat dinner in our bed so we
family sunday in duluth We've been coming to Duluth for Memorial Day weekend for 3 years. This has... by far... been the best (warmest) weather we've ever had. The girls were very excited this
family saturday in duluth Emma and I made a deal that she didn't have to do all her writing assignment on Friday if she agreed to write a couple each day between Friday and
family distance learning: day 37 Since today was a flex Friday Emma didn't have any new assignments. Instead she started working on her special writing assignment. She is answering 10 letters from kindergartners, and she
family distance learning: day 36 Today was Superhero Thursday for virtual spirit week. Emma's teacher hosted a virtual scavenger hunt with the whole class. From what I could hear from the kitchen it sounds like
family distance learning: day 34 Not much excitement going on with Emma's farm. Today she bought pigs. After school we took advantage of the nice weather and went to 3 parks. It's not even summer
family rainy weekend We've had rain pretty much all weekend. I'm glad that all our trees and plants are getting watered at the barn. I just planted 2 honeycrisp apple trees before the
family distance learning: day 29 Emma has been working hard on buying and building her farm. We also hosted wrestlemania in our living room this morning. This afternoon it was time for a couple playgrounds.
