Our Blog Address has moved...

Dear All,

Here is the last post on our "old" blog site Schoutensblog.blogspot.com.

We have a new address, robertandmelinda.blogspot.com, where the adventure continues...  you can continue to check this blog space for all the historic trips, kids, and fun we have had, but be sure to check out the new blog for all the new postings.

The Schoutens

These Days...

We Are:

Listening to Tracy Chapman an old time favorite and enjoying the lyrics from Mountain O’ Things...lovely, lovely song and makes us realize that to strive for things is simply a waste of time.

Relishing in the cultural opportunities this sweet little city has to offer and taking my babes to a free little circus weekly as they so enjoy their time.

Sledding in snow on Saturday.

Welcoming Robert back from America and happy to have that trip behind us before we head into the holidays.

Still reading Walden by Henry David Thoreau and amazed at the wisdom and radical thinking of a man so many years ago.

A bit tired this week and ready to move into a slower pace very soon! 

Thankful for the opportunity to express love this holiday season without the need to purchase numerous gifts for my dear husband.  Our children will receive gifts...just not too many.

Thinking of ways to get a bit more space on this blog.

Having fun with our other blog: http://m2explore.wordpress.com/

Looking forward to Noah’s 4th year celebration with friends on Saturday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We wish everyone a wonderful day filled with the joy of family and friends.

Today we are thankful for abundant health, each other, rich experiences that make up our lives, family, friends, warmth, safety and shelter. 

It is the little things in life really that make this journey remarkable.

Enjoy the day!

P.S.  Sorry about not including a photo...seems we are out of space once again! 

Hence the colored text!

We Are...

We Are...

• Enjoying the colder temperatures.
• Playing in fountains.
• Still enjoying leaves of orange, red, yellow and green!
• Hiking whenever we can.
• Reading good books including: Walden, Stick Man, I Took The Moon for a Walk, and many more.
• Finishing up the BCT's newsletter and thankful for another full year of volunteering.
• Listening to the Wailin' Jenny's ... still as they are just too good!
• Looking forward to a fun weekend.
• Cannot believe that our little boy will be four very soon.
• Wishing my best friend all the best as they adjust to their new family of 5!  
• Congrats Jenifer and Aaron on the arrival of beautiful Avery!
• Grateful for health, despite a few sniffles and ready to get that juicer!
• Wishing you all a wonderful end to the week and sending birthday wishes to the following:
• Aaron, Avery, Tricia, Matthew, Janet, and Leah - may this year be the best ever!

 On the phone with a little molasses on the face....just another day.

 Tessa on her wheels

 Noah biking with white bear - thanks Anne!

 Our children

 Playing with stacking cups...who knew something so small could be so fun!?

Listening to a little music.