Our Adventure Awaits...

Waiting in line to see Santa She did not cry but enjoyed herself Eating at the food court after seeing Santa (I am holding cousin Lydia)

Santa sent a video message to Olivia. I love technology!!

When we woke up this chilly morning, the thermometer told us it was below freezing. So, we bundled up and started our day. Ryan had a diff...

My sister-in-law, Sarah, emailed me this great poem. Please feel free to copy it and email to those you know who have a family member in th...

This year has just flown by for our family. We started out in 29 Palms, CA and are now settled into our new home near Fort Sill, OK. It ce...

As I'm sitting here writing this entry, it is currently 24 degrees outside (feels like 16 degrees) and my toes are cold. Here's some...

The Collins Family before dinner ...

So, I haven't figured out how to post video yet, but here is a link for the greatest song about Mom's ever!! http://blogs.northlandc...

We'd like to wish all our friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. As we look back on the wonderful memories we've made with friend...

My wonderful sister pointed out to me this morning that I called the large animals in the refuge by the wrong name. There are bison...not b...

Olivia and I went exploring the Wildlife Refuge 3 miles from our house today. I wanted to see buffalo since they haven't been out the l...

There isn't much going on here at the house. Finally, the weather is cooling off which gives us a much needed break from the AC...which...

Travis, Lyd...

Happy 233rd Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!! This year was especially exciting because after all the festivities, Ryan and I cou...

The view of our street is behind me. Our street this year was very quite for...

Olivia is learning new things everyday and very fast. Now, she is able to sign "sippy cup" and tell us "hi". When I to...

Here's the scoop of the disaster that is the airline industry. Granted I owe a lot to the airline industry...my father works for one......

After getting new carpeting throughout the entire house, it was time to put all the furniture back into our master bedroom. Olivia saw me p...

So, I forgot this picture was on the camera...a bad thing to forget such cute pictures. But Olivia was given a spoon to eat her green beans...