Not every day is a fun day. I think I need to make this into a bumper sticker for six and seven-year-olds. My kids would love if every day was a sleepover, a trip to the beach, a play-date with … Continue reading →
Traveling north to Canada we stopped at a little shop called, "Cost-a-latte" to get a cappuccino, that you may have guessed…cost a lot. The sign above the register read, "Today I will be as happy as a seagull with a … Continue reading →
Last week Steven and I were on Kare 11 with a news story about our family. If you missed it, we'd love to share our message of hope with you (click on the link highlighted above about Kare 11). Since … Continue reading →
"Are you absolutely crazy?" my friend asked when I told her we were considering hosting an exchange student. In fact, basically eveyone I have shared my idea with has had a similar response. My sister was the most blunt and … Continue reading →
As if four children, a step-guinea pig, a new husband and giving up chocolate for 40 days wasn't enough, there are a couple of new additions to the Silvera-Lindemer family. Dewey, Steven's cockatiel, moved in with us this month. A … Continue reading →
Our family went skiing together for the first time on Saturday. Steven is an impressive ski racer and his girls could ski nearly before they could walk. For Jordan and Maddi it was a first time experience. I will say … Continue reading →