The last car pulled out a few hours ago. John and I are beyond exhaustion. We can hardly speak a…
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It’s Time to Celebrate Family! Advice for Planning Your Time Together
Spring is in the air, the pandemic is lessening, we are longing to be with family again! Finally, it’s time…
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Wild and Crazy Family Camp: Worship, Food, and Fun
We are getting ready! They are about to arrive!!! Yes, the wild and crazy “Yates Family Camp” is just a…
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My Favorite Things About Cousin Camp (an interview with Susan’s grandchildren)
Hey Friends! Last week I shared with you an informal, un-edited interview with my granddaughter Callie about her experiences of…
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My new book about Cousin Camp is here!
My new book is here! And I’m excited to share it with you. It’s called: Cousin Camp, A Grandparent’s Guide to…
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A Little Chaos and a Lot of Love: Building Lifetime Bonds
Hey Friends, I know we’ve all been cooped up for a while now, and we have no idea how long…
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What You Need to Know About Cousin Camp
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably heard me talk about Cousin Camp. John and I have…
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Seeing the New Year with New Eyes
We had a rough, bumpy takeoff in the rain. Linden’s hand tightly held mine and her eyes squeezed shut for…
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What is the most important thing you can do for your kids and grandkids?
Recently John and I spent an evening with several friends. Our conversation revolved around the topic of parenting and one…
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Reporting from Cousin Camp!
This past week our 21 grandchildren, ages 6-20, gathered at our little family farm for 4 wild days together followed…
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