The Seven Silly Eaters

I was reading The Seven Silly Eaters AGAIN to one of my little ones, and was reminded of what a great book this is. It is an excellent children's book, with great illustrations, and if you have lots of kids, grew up in a large family, or just want to know what life is often like for a large family, you will enjoy this book. It's just fun all around.

There is also a fun cake recipe you can make to go along with the book.

Snow in Duluth

I know it's SUPPOSED to snow a lot in Duluth, Minnesota. But on the First Day of Winter (ha, ha) we are still shoveling the over 30 inches of snow we've gotten in the last two weeks.

Here's a picture of my car next to a pile of snow that is as high as the car itself. I'm not sure where to put the snow we will get the REST of the winter.

My New Blog

So, is it customary to give a reason for the creative names people give to their blogs?

"Franck Flotsam" was a term I coined on a family trip we made to Colorado Springs a few years ago. It seemed we were leaving various items here and there. Elizabeth and Rachel left a couple of dolls at a park. (They were very much dedicated to these "babies," and it was providential that we had visited a Chamber of Commerce across the street while we ate lunch, and once we got to our campground, we were able to call this Chamber of Commerce and someone went and got the dolls for us and sent them to our home.) Also, we left a stroller in a zoo parking lot, among other things. So, when I was encouraging people to cut down on the "Franck Flotsam," I wanted people in my family to be careful not to drop stuff around.

I hope if you are reading this blog, you are interested in learning more about our family, life in a larger family, or our life in Duluth; bits and pieces that I will intentionlly leave for you to pick up and enjoy.