New England Trip

New England Trip

Ever since last September when we completed the Outdoor Leadership Training offered through  Youth Opportunities Program of the Appalachian Mountain Club, my friend, Lisa, and I have envisioned the possibility of a New England trip for some of the kids she mentors through ”Pathfinders” (a self-named club). After months of planning and fund-raising, it finally happened over the past 9 days. [...]

Summer Update

Summer Update

It’s been a week already since we returned from our very first bicycle tour adventure with Reuben and Heidi, Eden and Harper in Southern Ontario. We enjoyed two full days of camping/bicyling with them from Brant Conservation Area to Valens Conservation Area to Hamilton.  We used a small one-wheel bike trailer (not a “Bob” but similar) to pull [...]

New Mikey Pictures

New Mikey Pictures

Michael sent a few new pics of Mikey today. Thought there might be a few of you out there interested in updates. He’s about 1 1/2 months already. They’ll be coming to Des Moines for a visit in August. Can’t wait to meet the little guy! Michael is showing himself to be a great Dad. [...]