February 27, 2026-Camping in February?

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We weren't expecting much from Marley last night; we were even dreading it a little bit. However, she did so good and didn't wake up until 8:30. (This doesn't happen, and I'm not expecting it tonight.) After she woke up, Robby took her potty and then put her back in the kennel, and she slept even longer. 

We all really didn't still until 9:30ish or even a bit later. Graham and I left around 11:30 for a quick trip to OBU. Graham has decided that he wants to add Business to his Communications major in the fall so we met with the dean of the business school. Then we saw Reagan and finally Anderson, before meeting with the lady that he will do work study with in the fall.

When we finished, Graham was famished so we ran to Sonic-and who was there, but Robby and everyone else. They had been to Walmart and needed a drink on the way back to camp. Once we were all back at camp, we pretty much stayed outside all afternoon. 

The kids rode their bikes some, even Whitman. Anderson even came back to see us for a little bit. He visited for a while, and we asked him all of the questions that we could think of. When we left, we started on supper. 

Reagan brought a group of friends to eat tonight, and boy did they eat! We thought that we had enough food, but we had to pull out more chicken because even though it was mostly girls they just kept going back to get seconds. One of them even requested oreo delight-we actually had made it for tomorrow night's meal, but we pulled it out of the freezer to eat some tonight!

The Smiths pulled in to their campsite late, but they came over and visited with us. After Reagan's people left, we moved by the fire and talked until Robby started putting the food up. We had a mess to clean up inside and outside. It didn't take too incredibly long to clean up, and then we took the dogs on a short walk-now, here's to hoping that everyone sleeps well tonight!

February 26, 2026-Camping in February?

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Keaton and Campbell went to work this morning, and they were a bit disappointed that they didn't have any free sandwiches at ChickFilA. The rest of us did, so Robby headed the same way to pick up our sandwiches before they expired.

While Campbell and Keaton were at work, Whitman worked on his school. I should be able to say that Graham worked on his school as well. He did some, but he also did some xboxing and even some cleaning. This afternoon when I was leaving, I was also reminding him to make sure that he did his work that was due today! He could possibly be a procrastinator. 

While Whitman was working, I did a bit of last minute packing plus I helped Graham organize all of his drawers. He has a lot of tshirts. We got rid of about 5-well, we didn't really get rid of them because we put 3 in Whitman's drawers to wear later and 2 in Anderson's drawers because they were his. 

Around 1:30 Robby and Whitman left. They ran a few errands on the way to Degray, but they were there and set up before Campbell, Keaton, and I arrived. The girls stopped at a gas station on the way home, and after Campbell took a shower we left.

Graham didn't leave with us because he had a basketball game tonight. He knew that they were playing one of the best teams plus they only had 5 players tonight. Graham's team lost by a good margin, and the picture I saw of Graham he was dripping wet with sweat. He took Grannymom home after the game, went home to take a shower, and then drove on to the campsite.

When we did arrive at the campsite, Robby had everything set up. I just helped hang the lights-our lights are just perfect on this trip. It helps that we have a pretty great spot this weekend. And let's talk about the weather for a bit-we didn't really think that we would be able to camp this weekend since we weren't going to come if it was cold. Right now though the weather is perfect!

February 25, 2026

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• It was another busy day around here. We did the school thing this morning, and school kind of flowed on into the afternoon. Graham and I were still working on his paper after noon today-we were going to work much earlier in the day, but he got a text saying that the internet was out at work today so no work for him and Campbell.
• Needless to say, they were devastated-ha! Graham did opt to go to church with me this evening. He wanted to go with me even though I was leaving so early because he gets a bit bored on days that he doesn't go to work.
• This afternoon I just ran around trying to get things ready for tomorrow. I made a pan of gluten free brownies for Reagan. Then I made a pan of sourdough brownies because I had a friend rave about the recipe. (Don't tell anyone, but I guess I messed it up a little bit because it is good, but they are by no means great.) I started worrying about those brownies so I just made a box of brownies. Seriously, we will never eat all of them! Plus tonight Robby made oreo delight and peanut butter pie to bring camping. 
• I left for church early with Keaton and Graham because we had a few stops on the way. First, we stopped at Nonna and Pops' house to pick up some wire hangers. Then on to the library to drop off some books and pick up one. Finally, we went to Michaels so I could buy some yarn. 
• I even splurged at Michaels and bought a candle (it was just 2.40), but when I came home I set my library bag which was full of everything from the car on the bar....and it fell over breaking my candle. Ugh!
• When we came home from church, I helped Robby finish up his cooking and now I'm setting on the couch!

February 24, 2026

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• This was a fairly busy day-busy enough that I didn't even rewrite my to do list for tomorrow, I just added a few more things to mark off..or a few more things that I probably won't get around to marking off. 
• We did our school this morning, and the morning went by very quickly. Soon Campbell and I were headed to take her Accuplacer test. We just did all three today without any studying at all just to get a baseline. She did fine, but we will have to start studying so she can pass all 3 before school starts in the fall. She is going to start studying math this week so she can try again in a couple of weeks.
• After we finished, we ran to Walmart to pick up a few things-mainly a drink for her. Then we browsed for a bit before doing some shopping  and a delivery. Once at home, I had to work with Whitman, but we sped through everything so I could leave again.
• This time I met Robby at the store to do our shopping for this weekend. We never really made a list so hopefully we have everything. We will set down and figure things out tomorrow so maybe we will remember anything that we have missed.
• I picked up some supper on the way home, and everyone ate while I tried to straighten a few things and catch up a little bit. Right now Marley is sleeping, and I think that I'm going to have my second cup of hot chocolate!

February 23, 2026

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• Mondays make me sleepy, and today was definitely a sleepy Monday. Plus I wasn't really expecting it to be so chilly today. I love winter and want some more, or so I thought. After today, I'm not too sure if I really do enjoy chilly weather. 
• This afternoon I went to get the mail, and it was just cold so I opted to skip my walk. I was fine with this, but I think that it upset Bentley a little bit. She had been a bit on edge today, because she knew that Marley got to go to the camper (I'm trying to get her used to it), and Bentley saw me take a load of things out there. When we start doing things in and for the camper, Bentley gets a bit anxious because she does not want to get left at home.
• This morning we did our school work-things are slow the first part of the morning, and then I always look at the clock, and somehow it is already lunch time. I'm not sure why the last half of the morning flies by; maybe it is because everyone is waiting to work with me plus it is also the time that Marley wakes up from her nap. 
• This afternoon Graham and Campbell went to work. They went to help shoot some pictures so that made their day go by a little bit faster. While they were gone, Whitman finished school, and I did some crocheting. 
• Keaton and Graham went to Goodwill when Graham came home from work. Keaton found shoes, and then they decided to stop at Panda Express on their way home. It was quite interesting listening to them split the food that they bought-they got out the scale to make sure that they had the exact amount. 
• Robby came home, and we finished off some leftovers. Now, I'm sitting on the couch freezing and thinking about getting myself some hot chocolate. 

February 22, 2026

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• This Sunday morning Graham had to bring breakfast for his Sunday school class so it was an early morning around here. I had laid everything out last night to help as much as I could, and Graham had said that he would help get things ready.
• I'm not sure if he set his alarm, but I did have to wake him up to come down and help. I cracked the eggs and put them in the oven. Graham then worked on heating up the sausage while I put the fruit on the platter. He then went to the shower, while I assembled the breakfast sandwiches.
• Soon Keaton and Campbell were leaving for church; Campbell had worship care so she had to be there early, and we needed Keaton to take up the first load to Graham's Sunday school room. 
• After church, we all met up at Dana's house to celebrate Grannymom's 82nd birthday. Les and all of his family were there to help celebrate Grannymom. Dana had soup, salad, dessert, and everything else! It was a perfect meal, and we spent a good deal of time visiting afterwards.
• The kids then hurried home to let Marley out because Sundays are still a long time for her. Robby and I ran to the store and bought a few things that we needed; and then we zoomed home because we had to quickly make brownies before heading back to church.
• We took Whitman to his lifegroup, and then Robby and I had a game night at church with our Sunday school class. While we were gone, Campbell and Keaton went to pick up some of Keaton's friends, and then Campbell chauffeured them around all night long stopping at most stores!

February 21, 2026

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• I had a pretty quiet morning. Marley and I were the only ones awake for just a little bit though-Campbell had an early morning birthday party that she went to. Then she had quite a big morning. After the party, she went to help fold napkins for a wedding. When they finished there, they went to get a drink and then to another friend's house.
• Robby left to run some errands, and soon after he left Graham asked about breakfast so I made pancakes for everyone here. I am always surprised how much people like pancakes and grilled cheese even though they are so easy to make. Well, I say that they are easy to make, but my pancakes today stuck and looked like a toddler had made them.
• And while we are talking about not being able to make things-I pulled my sourdough back out of the fridge this week after having a friend's delicious bread at church on Wednesday I made a loaf yesterday which was ready to cook this afternoon. And, well that is one more thing that I just can't figure out how to do. 
• Graham had a basketball game at 5 tonight-this was his best game. His team one by 14ish which was their easiest game. They all looked like they had fun tonight, but Graham did have a gash over his eye at the end of the game so I guess it was a little rough out there tonight on the court. 
• While we were at basketball, Campbell and Keaton went to babysit. Campbell was going to have to babysit at one familiy's house, but they cancelled so she is joining Keaton at their regulars house. 
• After Graham's game, we went and ate at David's Burgers again. I guess since we have done that twice now, it is a tradition. Don't feel bad for Whitman; he was excited to get his leftovers from last night.