by Paul Kortman | Jan 18, 2016 | Family Update
We've tried, we've worked hard, Becky has come up with various ways to motivate them, to give them consequences, and all kinds of rewards. And still, they bite, play rough, and in general do a terrible job at being obedient! But, no, we're NOT TALKING ABOUT OUR KIDS....
by Becky Kortman | Sep 27, 2015 | Lifestyle, Photos
Kids fight. They also have team meetings on the hoods of vehicles, but that's not what I am here to talk about. Back to the fighting part.... Have you ever: Wondered what it will take to get your kids to be kind to one another? Felt exhausted by the constant...
by Becky Kortman | Aug 28, 2015 | Photos, Travel Update
We were in Canada for a few days without internet access, so the next 3 updates are a week behind. But they are critical to our story. For those of you new here (we have added a lot of new subscribers due to an Upworthy article and a Business Insider article!) we're...
by Becky Kortman | Aug 21, 2015 | Photos
Yeah, I know...That's a crazy title! But it is actually plain and simple. Kitchitikipi is a natural spring just outside of Manistique, MI. It feeds a 40 ft. deep clear water pond where a covered raft has been built so we can pull yourself out in the pond to look...
by Paul Kortman | Jul 21, 2015 | Travel Update
Last week we added another child to our family. Some of you may know that Zander (our 4th kid) was adopted. We're in touch with his birthmom and some of her other kids. We've always been a fan of adoption for many reasons, partly to help Mom's to have alternatives...