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 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 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 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 sunday funday We spent another beautiful weekend at the barn. We were busy, so I don't have many pictures. It was perfect weather to do a lot of planting - 14 trees,
kids distance learning: day 18 Happy Earth Day! Emma had a couple Earth Day related assignments. One of them was a scavenger hunt in the yard. While she was at it she cleaned up some
family sunday at the barn A little 4 wheel riding, a little tractor driving and a little joy ride in the bus.
family just a girl and a 4 wheeler The first thing Emma said when she woke up this morning... "can I go ride the 4 wheeler?" This was her pretty much all day. Olivia even took
family distance learning: day 15 It's Friday! Emma didn't have too many assignments today. She got them done quick and we headed out to the barn to ride some 4 wheelers. This is all Emma
family another barn day We're supposed to get 4" to 6" of snow tomorrow. Luckily today was sunny and warm. Emma has been wanting a swing at the barn. Today she got
family distance learning: day 10 Week #2 is done! Today Emma would have had tropical day at school. Even though they aren't going to school they still asked for everyone to dress up and send
family sunday funday I got creative with Emma's BB shooting range today. Olivia put on Emma's shirt, asked me to tie the sleeves around her neck, turned around to look at me, struck
family barn day Yesterday we didn't leave the bus because of the snow and the cold. Today we spent most of the day outside. Tomorrow is supposed to be even nicer. The guy
family distance learning: day 5 We did it! Our first week of distance learning is behind us. Last night we came to the bus for a couple days because it was going to rain/snow/
