our humble-but-exciting home gym
It’s been a couple of years since we had room for a gym, and it’s so exciting to see it come together in what seems to be the old servant’s quarters of our historical house: The room is definitely in need of some updating, but it works for now! I have some pretty fun dreams…
our many spring workers (how kids of all ages can help with outdoor work)
This year we are working so hard outside, which feels like a big contrast to the last two springs when we traveled!! For the first time since 2022 we are home and enjoying the warm weather in our own yard! 🙂 This one learned how to mow for the first time! And everyone is working…
celebrating Mother’s Day 2025 as a mom of 9 kids
The kids gave me the most wonderful Mother’s Day this year. Two of the older ones, Noah and Bella, went shopping and bought me flowers and chocolate and Twizzlers, and then made me breakfast in bed! I love being their mama. The kids made me cards and some special handmade gifts too! We went to…
how to take little kids out in public when you’re solo
Last week I decided to take my five littles on a special outing alone. After 21 years of parenting nine children, here are my best tips for taking small children out by yourself!
big family travel to New Zealand
We visited New Zealand with our family of 11 this spring and it was the trip of a lifetime! IF you’re wondering how it would be to travel to NZ with kids, here is a glimpse into our travel as a large family!
Visiting Auckland with a large family (9 kids!)
Ever wondered what it would be like to travel to New Zealand with lots of kids? Here’s a preview of it! 🙂 This is part 2 in our New Zealand series!