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…