Annual Dad + Kids Backpacking Trip

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // September 7, 2026 // No Comments

Every summer, Theo takes the kids on a backpacking adventure. Back when we had only one kiddo, I also went on the trip. But once the kids started to get older and more frequent, I decided that I much proffered... Continue reading →

Amazon Purchases Lately

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // September 4, 2026 // 9 Comments

Note- this post contains affiliate links. If you click through a link from my blog post and purchase something, Amazon provides a me small commission based on your purchase. I don’t know if you guys are ready for this post.... Continue reading →

Currently: September

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // September 3, 2026 // 5 Comments

Ahhh, September! September? Is that you? Haha it is actually 100 degrees outside today, which is kind of rare for Ohio in September. You will not hear any complaints from me, though! I LOVE hot weather and am always so,... Continue reading →

August Book Review

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // September 1, 2026 // 12 Comments

Happy September 1st! I, for one…am NOT at all ready for fall. We are having a week of GLORIOUSLY hot weather and you will not hear me complaining one bit! You can find me floating in the pool and trying... Continue reading →

Kids Triathlon 2026

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // August 27, 2026 // 9 Comments

One day this summer when we were at the pool, I noticed a sign advertising a kids Triathlon. I thought that looked interesting, so I looked up the distances and asked the kids if they wanted to attempt it! Ezra... Continue reading →