Raising The Santmiers

We welcome Summer each year like a warm blanket – long awaited for and with open arms. Ready to dive in head first to the pool, the lake, and all of the adventures the season will bring our way. June brought dance recitals, a beach trip, and bike rides on our favorite path. Colbie turned… Continue reading SUMMER 2023

It has been a minute since I blogged and I thought I would just start where I left off! Winter/Spring 2023. ❄️ 🌸 We spent the winter months sewing, painting, enjoying the snow, skiing, baking, and reading. 📚 We made macaroons, I can’t remember why 🤔 and homemade soft pretzels, and of course bread, lots… Continue reading Been A Minute

This Fall was a whirlwind and a blast. We visited Cider Mills, walked through apple orchards, carved pumpkins, played outside in the crisp autumn air, and enjoyed as much sunlight as we could before we reached the winter solstice. Reese turned 6, Jane turned 8, and Zach celebrated 31 years on this beautiful earth. 🎊… Continue reading Fall 🍁

We picked cherries from our cherry tree and made homemade cherry pie, with sourdough crust made from starter discard. It turned out delish and made for a fun memory. 🍒 Walks/bike rides on the bike path & parading through the creek in the park happened a handful of times throughout July & August.💕 Mud kitchen… Continue reading Summer 🌞

Zach and I enjoyed a lovely trip to Maui, Hawaii this February. We had the most incredible weather and the best views. Maui is the most magical place I have visited this side of Heaven thus far. It truly feels like paradise. We are forever thankful to Mom & Dad Santmier for spending time with… Continue reading Maui – Easter, 2022

Our first RV trip as a family was full of adventure, fun, and a load of memories. 🚍 We made it to Virginia and spent some amazing time with family. ❤️ Christmas morning in the RV was one for the books. More Virginia memories. 💕 After spending much needed time with family, we were off… Continue reading WINTER

Since we last talked we’ve had a few snow falls, Zach turned 30, Jane turned 7, and we’ve hosted lots of family and friends in between all the festivities. 🥳 We enjoyed a week with family visiting us to celebrate all of the November birthdays. ❤️ One of my gifts to Zach for his birthday.… Continue reading Since we last talked

The week before Halloween we enjoyed a trip with friends to Provin Trails and then a cider mill afterwards. The kids all had so much fun playing on the sand dunes and eating fall treats. Soccer season has come to an end for the Fall. Jane enjoyed meeting new friends at soccer and learning to… Continue reading Halloween, Reese is 5 🎉, and All the Things

The past few weeks autumn has come upon us. The weather has been incredible and we are soaking it all up. Last week we read about apples, picked apples from our neighbors’ apple tree, dissected an apple, and enjoyed eating a few too. It rained a few days last week and puddle playing ensued. Our… Continue reading October 4, 2021

This Monday started off with outdoor fun at our nature class. The theme of the week was “water.” We hiked to a nearby creek on the property and listened to a story. The girls got to make boats out of tin foil and see what floated in the water vs. sank. We finished up our… Continue reading September 27