Category Archives: trips

Camp Arrival

Posted on June 22, 2009 by suburbanmom

I drove the kids to PA for a week of camp.     James, Kate, Max and Jonathan plus Alice and I packed out van.  Its a little over 3 hrs.   Had to settle them all in with registration and swim tests.  … Continue reading →

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Zoo reflections–really! The Zoo!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by suburbanmom

The rain held off for the first grade trip to the zoo. It’s one of the few trips that the chaperone is “on your own” for the day with the kids.  Meet back at the bus!  SO!  I paired up … Continue reading →

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Happiness is…

Posted on May 28, 2009 by suburbanmom

As I finished my last Writer’s Workshop with the complaint that I was complaining… Mama Kat heard me (and some others) agree. So this week: List ten things that make you HAPPY. The Ocean.  I love the sound of waves … Continue reading →

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Passionate Patience

Posted on April 17, 2009 by suburbanmom

This isn’t exactly a Pondered Proverb, but I think it falls into that genre. We started a new series at church this week as a continuation on the theme of “On to Maturity”.  There is always room for growth. The … Continue reading →

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Visits

Posted on April 9, 2009 by suburbanmom

We spent the afternoon visiting grandparents.  First, we had lunch with Keemaw at Ruby’s.  Then off to the toy store for some shopping.  Pappy met us there. We went to visit Great Grandma next.  She was surprised and happy to … Continue reading →

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Photo Safari–LOTS of photos.

Posted on April 6, 2009 by suburbanmom

Since I have made a little money doing some sewing, and since I have a constant drain on my cup (“I need…”, “where is my…”), I got a day to fill up.  Spring break has provided a welcome respite.  Respite … Continue reading →

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Five Women on a Road Trip

Posted on February 12, 2009 by suburbanmom

  Five women on a road trip; always interesting.  This time it wasn’t the usual get-away, we were going to encourage one of our own.  She lost her mom.    Phone calls, emails, messages…prayer.  Decisions and plans yield to a … Continue reading →

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The Carousel Hotel

Posted on February 1, 2009 by suburbanmom

The hotel had an ice skating rink and an indoor pool so there was plenty to do.

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Travel to Ocean City

Posted on January 31, 2009 by suburbanmom

Joyful Noise generously offered to put us up for the weekend during a youth conference in Ocean City.  How do you say “no”  to a free stay?!  So we pulled the kids out of school a tad early and got … Continue reading →

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