If you are new here, my mom Frieda is a contributing writer at Laugh With Us Blog. Below she is sharing her missionary travel stories from 1963 as she set out with my dad as new missionaries. Enjoy! Missionary Travel to Costa Rica Stories In August of 1963, we were finally ready to leave for… [continue reading]
ALL YOU CAN PLAY at Chuck E. Cheese!
New look, new games, fresh food, and ALL YOU CAN PLAY–these are some of our favorite things at the newly remodeled Chuck E. Cheese in McAllen, Texas, at the 3300 Expressway 83 location. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese. The opinions and text are all mine. Our… [continue reading]
Funny Fundraiser Stories
Recently the kids are participating in activities that require fundraising. My reaction to the kids’ fundraisers reminds me so much of how my parents responded when I had to sell something. Oh the funny fundraiser stories I can tell… When I was in grade school, every year the school would inevitably send me home with… [continue reading]
Top things to do in Oklahoma City with kids
Oklahoma City is the capital of the state of Oklahoma, and also the state’s largest city. It’s the perfect size city with so much to do, yet not so big that it’s difficult to get around. Oklahoma City with the kids is a fun getaway for the family. We have visited multiple times! Here are… [continue reading]
Sticky Buns
I have made these Sticky Buns lots of times over the years and they always come out great! Well that is for the one time I made them for a men’s breakfast, and they didn’t rise. It was so embarrassing. I always wondered what happened that time. Did I forget the yeast? Ha ha! Anyway,… [continue reading]
Mount Roberts Tramway Juneau, Alaska
There is so much to do in Juneau, Alaska! We loved this port stop on our Celebrity Millennium Alaskan Cruise. First thing in the morning we went whale watching. Then we went went on a city tour of Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier. Last, we made it to Mount Roberts Tramway: Mount Roberts Tramway By the… [continue reading]
Dealing with ANGER in Marriage
If you’re not dealing with anger in marriage from time to time, you’re probably not married! Two people living together as one, and trying to make decisions together will experience friction. How these situations are handled will result in either a deeper sweeter harmony or build up time and time again until the relationship is… [continue reading]
Great Wolf Lodge Grizzly Bear Suite
My kids may choose a theme room, but the Grizzly Bear Suite, with all it’s wonderful space on one level is my first pick among the wonderful array of accomodation choices at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine. Grizzly Bear Suite Bedrooms The Grizzly Bear Suite sleeps eight. It had two bedrooms. Our master bedroom included a… [continue reading]
My Runza Recipe for a Crowd
This is the time of year that I crave a Runza! Have you tried them? They are fresh baked sandwiches filled with meat and cabbage. I learned to love Runzas the years that I lived in Nebraska. That time is close to my heart as it’s where I met my husband! Runzas are perfect for… [continue reading]
My Adventures Cleaning Houses through College
One of the jobs I had when I was in college was cleaning houses with my roommate. We had one house in particular that gave us fits. The owners were retired, but the man had been a doctor and the wife a concert pianist. We felt like they were always looking down their nose at… [continue reading]