- I woke up to my alarm clock ringing, and I could also hear the girls' alarm clock ringing upstairs. I had convinced Whitman to sleep in their room so Graham could stay up late. By the time that I made it upstairs to double check that they were awake, they were all moving around. Graham was even awake and headed to the shower.
- Keaton, Campbell, and Whitman left for the ACT first. I had been a little bit worried about them since this was all of their first tests, and Keaton and Whitman are just middle schoolers and shouldn't really be taking the ACT yet.
- However, tonight as we were eating with the Rock Creekers, a lady who is here often with us came up to us after she recognized Whitman. She was their proctor today for their test. It made me feel super good that someone I knew was there during their test.
- Afterwards, Keaton was worried that she did really bad. Whitman is hoping for a really high score so Robby will buy him a game. And Campbell is also hoping for a decent score-Robby has promised her a car or a cruise if she can make it to a really high score. I'm sure they all did just fine, plus they all have many more rounds of ACT tests to go.
- Graham and I went to Raymar this morning for the first soccer game. He helped in the concession stand this morning and then reffed two games. It was a little warm out there today, but overall is was a super nice day. After the test, the girls dropped Whitman off and came out to the fields, and Keaton ended up reffing a game.
- When I made it home from the games, Robby and I quickly left and headed back to the campground. It was a pleasant rest of the afternoon, and I learned to play Mahjong. I was able to play twice today, and even though I'm don't understand all of it, I do get the general idea.
- Back at home, Campbell babysat tonight while Graham played volleyball. That just left Keaton at home, but we also left Bentley at home too so she had company this evening!
April 11, 2026-Maumelle with the Rock Creek Campers
April 10, 2026-Maumelle with the Rock Creek Campers
- Robby and I slept wonderfully well last night-Marley didn't even stir until after 9. She really does wake up at home when she does because it gets so bright in our room. In the camper, it is so dark that she had no idea that it was really time to wake up. We could have let her bark for a few minutes, and then she probably would have gone back to sleep.
- Back at the house, there was not a whole lot happening even when we woke up. Graham did wake up decently early for a teenager on a no school day and did some running-he also ran tonight too. Campbell and Graham had work this afternoon, and then Campbell left to babysit. She is actually still babysitting-I didn't think it would be this late especially since she has the ACT tomorrow.
- Robby and I had breakfast at the Wilson's campsite. Robby made some pancakes to go along with Tony's breakfast. Then we walked the puppies on a quick loop around the campground.
- Around 2 maybe, Robby and I left to go and walk Pinnacle Mountain's Base Trail. Walking this trail had been on my to do list for a while. I had thought about coming and doing it when Graham and Keaton hiked the mountain a few weeks ago (I'm glad that I didn't because they would have had to wait on me.)
- It was quite a trail. It said that it was 3.5 miles, but our watches just said that it was a little less than 3 miles. We had assumed that it was going to be fairly flat, but it was fairly rocky. The elevation gain wasn't much, but we had to continuously watch where we were stepping making it more difficult. It was a nice walk in the shade and even with a cool breeze so it was perfect.
- We came back to the campground, and while Robby rested I sat outside with Shannon reading and crocheting. Soon it neared supper time, and while I didn't count, it was maybe close to 40 or 50 people. We had baked potatoes and bbq which were super yummy.
- Around 9, Robby brought me home-the dogs rode with us. We brought a few things home, and while he was there Robby took a shower. I straightened a few things, and made sure that Whitman and Keaton headed to bed. Now, I'm just waiting on Campbell to make it home so I can go to bed.
April 9, 2026-Maumelle with the Rock Creek Campers
- I guess I should have been calling the blogs Maumelle with the Rock Creek Campers for a few days since Robby has been camping since Tuesday, but since I wasn't there, I didn't really feel like it should count as a trip yet.
- I made it to the campsite around 4 today so that is why we can now title the blog with a special camping title.
- Campbell and Keaton left first thing this morning to go to work at Mother's Day Out. They actually worked all the day long because they also worked back at church tonight.
- Whitman and I did school work this morning-he had actually done quite a bit of reading last night before bed so he started the day off ahead. This afternoon we did science, and he just had one more thing.
- Since I just have to work with Whitman on Thursdays, the day is always super different. Marley and I walked early this morning while he was doing school. Then I did a few things in the house before lunch time-I usually don't get much done before lunch.
- This afternoon I made some brownies before Robby showed up. I was going to drive to the campground but we just ended up riding together. I brought Marley with me so I think that Bentley was glad to see her sister-I know that Marley was glad to see Bentley.
- We made it to the campground around 4, and after I unloaded we went out to sit. The dogs were pretty easy today which made it a nice afternoon. After a walk, it was time for supper. Then we spent the evening visiting before making another loop with the pups.
April 8, 2026
- I slept in a little bit this morning, but only having one dog to take potty makes a huge difference in my timing of the morning. Bentley is camping with Robby so she is living the life while Marley is a little confused here and can't figure out where Bentley is.
- We did our school work this morning-some days are crazy and long doing school, but man, I just really love it. We are in a good rhythm right now, and for the most part things go super smoothly. Everyone has started to finish things which makes their days shorter which also makes my days shorter as well.
- Graham and Campbell went to work a bit early this afternoon so they could leave early for church tonight. While they were gone, I walked Marley and walked myself. Then I worked with Whitman-his science curriculum today had him making a satellite to go on top of stomp rocket. I think that I may enjoy this science more than he does.
- Graham made it home before I left and joined Keaton and me. We left first for church and stopped by Nonna and Pops on the way. We dropped off Graham's suit for a bit of pressing before he needs it in a weeks.
- We all did the church thing tonight, and afterwards Whitman and I were the only ones who came straight home. Everyone else stopped at ChickFilA for their supper. Now, I'm set up in the kitchen eating my supper and doing some school work.
April 7, 2026
- Marley was not awake this morning when I left the bed, but by the time I could put on my clothes and brush my teeth, she was ready to get out of her kennel. That was fine with me because she is pretty easy in the mornings (and her behavior progressively declines throughout the day unless we are in the kitchen, and then she is perfect. Though right now she is actually cuddled up beside me chewing on a toy.)
- I did my morning things while watching my college kids on the life360-Anderson had a test early in the morning so I was happy to see that he made it to class on time. Reagan said the benediction at chapel today-she sent my a picture, and Anderson even sent a video. Reagan did say that no one would be listening because they would be busy packing up their backpacks, and from the video it was easy to see that they were all indeed getting ready to go.
- The rest of us did school around here during the day. Campbell and I did leave to take a car to Robby this afternoon. He has joined the Rock Creek campers at Maumelle Park for the week. I'll join him Thursday, but our weeks always seem busy when they have this camping week.
- On our way home, we stopped by 7 Brew-that girl loves her some expensive drinks. When we did come home, I started on supper-baked potatoes and chicken-and I took a poll about what people wanted to eat for the rest of this week.
- After we ate, Campbell and Keaton got a little restless. They said they were going to TJMax and Walmart-when I heard Walmart, I quickly handed those girls my grocery list and loaded an ice chest in the car for them. We shall see if that was a good plan when they get home, and I see what I actually did buy!
- While Graham worked out tonight (he said he didn't need me to spot him while he was lifting his weights), Whitman and I played a game. It was a hard game, and we barely got through it. I would have played longer, but alas my puppy had to wake up from her nap!
April 6, 2026
- I woke up on this Monday morning and put some scones in the oven for everyone. I think that they enjoyed them, but I ate 3 of them so I know that I certainly enjoyed them. (That wasn't a great start to my being healthy this week plan.)
- We all did our school work this morning, and things went very well. Graham and Campbell were the first ones to leave this house today because they had to go to work. I think that they were pretty busy most of the afternoon which makes the time pass quickly.
- Reagan was the next one to leave this afternoon. She had an interview at a camp that she would like to work at this summer. They really liked her, but there is just one position open so she wasn't really sure if she would end up getting it. I guess she will wait to find out before she starts applying for plan b (she doesn't yet have a plan b though.)
- Whitman and I left next for his first real visit to the orthodontist. Actually, it was a nothing visit because they just scanned his mouth and then let him pick a color for the thing that he is getting next. I'm not sure what they called it, but I think he has this for a few weeks before he does get braces.
- We came home, and I went for a walk. When I was done, Anderson left to head back to school. He has a big test tomorrow, plus he has to work on his summer job. Who knew this summer job stuff would be so stressful (maybe they aren't stressed but I am.)
- We all ate supper tonight-it was a fend for yourself night, but we did make a few things too like orange chicken and a frozen pizza. After supper, we didn't really do too much except for trying to watch the basketball game. It was difficult to watch since most of the tvs in the house were watching it, and it would kick our tv off occasionally. Whoever does end up winning the game, I will still be the big winner at the house because surprisingly my bracket had the most correct games.
April 5, 2026-Happy Easter!
- I guess that the girls were the first ones awake this morning. Keaton had to be at church at 8:15, and Campbell was her driver. They enjoyed getting there early to have a bit of socialization time, except Keaton was at a bad set of doors. She was at the doors that people had to walk past, but not doors that people were planning to go in. So she would open the doors and greet them, but they would just walk on to the next doors.
- Keaton had even saved us seats today, but we still ended up separated. That was fine though because we were all still near each other. After church there was some debate on where to take our family picture, but since Keaton and Campbell had already left, we opted to take it at home.
- However, since Keaton and Campbell stayed a bit to see their friends coming for the next service so that meant that Graham had to keep his Sunday clothes on which must have been painful because he was counting down the minutes until the girls arrived.
- We then took our pictures and within a bit, it was time for our Sunday lunch. Jason, Nonna, and Pops showed up, and Grannymom, Dana, Cash and Lacie were right behind them. Everyone brought food, and we had just as many leftovers as we ate!
- Everything was very good, and the kids really enjoyed the Easter egg hunt. Robby had candy, gift cards, and money for the winners. Everyone but Anderson and Reagan did an egg toss-Graham and Whitman were the first winners. I'm not really sure why an egg toss became a tradition here, but they absolutely love it.
- Soon everyone left, and I had myself a nap since Grannymom and Nonna had pretty much cleaned the kitchen. Robby ran some errands, and after my nap I worked on the house some. When he came home tonight, we all loaded up and went to the Wilson's house for our Sunday night supper. Campbell was at a friend's house so she missed most of our evening, but she swung by on the way home.
- Now, everyone is home for just one more night. Tomorrow Reagan has a summer job interview, Anderson goes back to school, and the rest of us do some school work.
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