Super Rachel Zana's Spot

I have no pictures of the big fire in the pit that started to burn at 4:00 a.m. It was reportedly set a blaze during a pre-morning donut party.  The pig was prepped and wrapped in banana leaves, and lay in it’s steamy grave.  I was happily sleeping through all…

Months ago plans were laid for what has now become the annual neighborhood “Liberty Luau,”  when some of our closest friends get together, dig a pit in one backyard and host a party at the top of the hill in another neighbor’s yard on the Fourth of July.  Lawns were…

Because we were up super late the night before, Mr. Trouble on Feet slept in on the Fourth of July, waking just in time to get his bike decorated before we headed down to the corner to set up for the kid parade.  I thought I was being so wise…

Mr. Trouble on Feet really wanted to get beads at the craft store that were shaped like soccer balls.  I shrugged and said, “OK.”  I’m so glad I did because he has had the best time making necklaces.  He made one for himself, and wears it all the time, everywhere.…

This week Mr. Trouble on Feet is the ONLY kid home.  All the big kidlets are spending the week with Grandma Kathy and Auntie Dot, and that means that this little guy and I are having “Special Week.”  It’s a week where I say YES!  to getting donuts at the…

On Father’s Day, the day after we got home from North Dakota, I hurriedly ran Mr. SP’s clothes through the laundry and we packed another suitcase, gathered up a sleeping bag, and I dropped him off at Covenant Park Bible camp.  Luckily for me, it’s not too far away.  On…

It’s becoming an annual tradition when we visit North Dakota in the summer.  We bring our bicycles and ride into town to play at the Pettibone Park.  This year Mr. TOF made the trek on bike for the first time.  He was so excited and did a great job riding…

Mr. TOF was so excited to take a shovel down to the lake next to Grandma and Grandpa’s farm so that he could dig and dig and dig.  He loves to dig, and the sand made for perfect, easy digging material.  Plus, it’s just so fun to watch your hole…

Lemongrass Essential oil actually really does work as a bug repellant.  It also smells nice. I already knew that you often learn important lessons when you are  suffering.  You can also learn important lessons from watching other people suffer through choices that may not have always been the best. In…

Good heavens!  I’m so behind on blogging that I’ve actually been back to North Dakota and I’m still blogging from the first trip!  Yesterday Mr. TOF and I drove to North Dakota and back to drop off the big kidlets at Grandma Kathy’s house so they can go to trail…