Camping at Gold Head Branch State Park

I scheduled a spur-of-the-moment trip to Gold Head Branch State Park (about 2 1/2 hours north of Lake Mary) for a Friday through Sunday stay – literally decided to do this Thursday night for a Friday departure. My kids are accustomed to my spontaneity Continue reading Camping at Gold Head Branch State Park

Scout Show 2014

Jacob attended the Scout Show at UCF Arena today. It was our first time attending – we were surprised at how big it was! It was 87 degrees midday but fortunately most of the booths were set up in the shaded area Continue reading Scout Show 2014

Spring Break 2014 at Massanutten Resort

During Spring Break the boys and I rented a cabin at Massanutten Resort, just north of Elkton, VA in the Appalachian Mountains. We flew from Sanford, FL to Roanoke, VA and stayed Sunday 3/16 through Thursday 3/20. Once we arrived we Continue reading Spring Break 2014 at Massanutten Resort

Cooking over the campfire

Roasting Cheetos. #creativekids #changingitup Apple cake with real apples! Apple pie filling, white cake mix, and Sprite. Delicious!

Housework sucks but…

Last night I learned how to get my 9 year old to not only clean his bathroom, but do it very well, and ENJOY cleaning. I just gave him his very own set of cleaning supplies, a dedicated scrubby sponge, Continue reading Housework sucks but…