A little background

Where the blog begins, Greystone Manor.

We have talked at different times about wanting to share some of our experiences together.  A blog seems like a great way to share and keep track at the same time.  We have lived a lot of life together, and we try to fit so much in.  Not too long back, we took a trip together for Kori's birthday, and absolutely fell in love with a little bed and breakfast in Lava Springs, Idaho.  The idea of a blog started to brew there.  As with many things in an overly busy life, the blog idea took a backseat.  The further you get from the experience, the harder it is to relay the emotions and feelings that were wrapped up in it.  So while the getaway isn't fresh anymore, we feel now is the time to start chronicling before we miss sharing something else! 

Bears vs Packers Christmas 2011.

This journey of ours started 8 years ago, with us eloping in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day.  This seems like an almost typical way of being non-traditional.  We both brought in plenty of baggage and also 2 children each into our marriage.  To further cement our crazy lives together, we also had 2 children together.  Now a family of 8, we have had our share of struggles, but we also enjoy a bond and comraderie that I think can only be found in a big family.  With all of this, we have had so many blessings, and have even become adept at overcoming obstacles. 
Our family of 8.  Dave, Kori and the 6 pack.  As a family we enjoy football and have a pretty decent rivalry brewing in our house.  The 2 oldest boys and the youngest boy (D and W and R) are our Green Bay Packers fans while Dave and Kori, the 2 girls and the middle boy (S and C and w) are cheering always for the Chicago Bears.  For privacy reasons, we will always refer to the children by the initial of their last name.  You can see how they created "our" family name.  SCRWD.
As we journey down the blog world we hope to offer discussions on life events.  2 months ago we started remodeling our house (a project now on hold) and wanted to talk about how to remodel on a budget while doing most of the work ourselves.  We also enjoy traveling and letting people know about the great places out in the world, well so far just in the United States. 
We have been blessed with good life.  Currentlly we have had some medical set backs, but overall our story is a happy story.  We look forward to sharing it with others.