I solemnly promise I will not begin this post with an apology about how I fell off the face of the planet. I’ll save it for another post. T...

As the theme of the year is “Ack!  (insert holiday) is almost here! We have to get (insert needed holiday accessory) right now!”  And so it...

    Wow, I am going way back, aren’t I? We went over to the the Rosbrughs for a BBQ.  The kids had a great time playing in the huge sheet...

Soccer has become quite the big deal in the Bickel household.  Mostly because Luke loves to be outside running and kicking stuff. In Septemb...

Luke is a puzzle addict. He loves putting together puzzles, any time, any place. I know what you’re thinking – awesome! Build that brain...

  After summer school this last summer, we had hit up Target for the special treat of an Icee and popcorn, we came home to find a little bu...