The Rosebuds

Mid-December, there were promotions in karate class. Promotions are not based on time or age, but on ability. A refreshing thing no...

A brief glimpse into our New Year's Eve festivities. Mike had to work and being that it was the last day of the month--had to work ...

Last weekend, we got quite a dumping on. Our last measurement was at 19 inches, but it snowed for several more hours so I'm sur...

17 kiddos on my side gathered for Thanksgiving. Including the two from Idaho. We thank the Lord for all these blessings.

Travis turned 5 at the end of November. It feels like a lifetime ago already! Around here, we make a big deal out of turning 5. H...

 photo credit tarachristensen

Back at the end of October, we went to the local corn maze with a group of homeschool friends. As always, the kids had a great time. ...