Author Archives: Taylor

For the 4th, we went to the river.  As we are wont to do. We went on a total of three kayaking trips.  Two were during the day, in the hot-hot sun.  (With ample sunscreen, of course) This is one … Continue reading →

Did you know that you can get sunburned so badly that your skin will bubble? Until this week, I had no idea.  I have been trying to go to the river to water the new grass seed we planted, but … Continue reading →

Our dogs probably hate camping.  At home, they run all about and are never leashed.  But we have closer neighbors while camping, so they must be contained. Since they do not have the freedoms they are accustomed to, they must sit … Continue reading →

Yesterday was my 40th birthday.  I don’t really want to be 40, but it has happened nonetheless. The day began by taking the Dudes to the orthodontist.  Leading up to the appointment, I beg and plead with them to PLEASE … Continue reading →

This weekend, LD turned 13.  So, we have kids ranging in the ages of 13, 14, 17, and 18.  And it is just as easy as it sounds. On his sixth birthday, he requested this fun Kit Kat cake. And … Continue reading →

Happy summer days are upon us, my friends. Days where I can pull weeds in my jammies and not wake the starving boys up until after 8am.  Days where my gas tank remains full and my kitchen a complete and … Continue reading →

Having teens is super entertaining, especially as you watch them try to learn how to adult. Kate was on the phone.  She was asked her name.  She replied, “Kate.” Salesman:  Can you spell that for me? Kate:  Sure!  K as … Continue reading →

This gem sat posted on my fridge for a couple of weeks. David, HD, and Hadley made no comment about it.  Sadly.  And can we not all admit the spider web illustration is worthy of note? Kate, full of sass … Continue reading →