ABOUT US
This website was originally created in 2006 by Dan as a means to communicate with extended family and friends just prior to a family trip to China, with the original plan that the site be a modern-day journal of our adventures. After many years and challenging life transitions, the site evolved into an electronic diary allowing primarily for us to personally reflect upon as time passes by.
Our family has many hobbies, interests and passions. Some of our favorite things include traveling, boating, biking (the peddle type and not the motorcycle type), camping (with our new/old Airstream camper), hiking, beekeeping, amateur radio (only Dan though) and popcorn (mainly Natalie). We always strive to be happy for this moment, because this moment is our life.
MEET THE TEAM
Natalie Ashburn
President
Enjoys being the boss of the household and living life to its fullest. Mother of three wonderful children, she never stops and has many times been equated to the Energizer Bunny. Will do anything for popcorn!
Daniel Peterson
Vice President
Father of five great kids that are growing way to fast for his comfort level. Always wishing there was more time in his day to do everything that he loves. Apiculturist, aviator, boater, air streamer, amateur radio operator and physician. Really doesn’t love being a physician though….
Michaela
Vice President Natural Resources
A master of all things having to do with the outdoors. A new home owner and living in Racine! She’s the one sitting front and center…
Emily
Athletic Director
Loves biking, cross country running, organic chemistry and her cat, Auri. Recently accepted into her father’s alma mater: Rush Medical College
Lukas
Culinary Services
Enjoys chess, software engineering and music composition. Plays piano for the university jazz band. Loves to bike for one week out of the year, but it’s an impressive ride! Finishing up his education at UW Platteville
Noah
Music Director
An accomplished guitarist and especially impresses his father when he plays the “good stuff” like Pink Floyd! He can also draw! Currently at UW La Crosse
Lincoln
Artistic Director
Has great artistic attributes, works with animals and actually enjoys chemistry. Graduated from high school and heading to Drake University in Des Moines
Cole
Director of Social Affairs
Enjoys having two younger twin sisters, sort of….. OK… NOT AT ALL! Likes to play basketball and wishes everything was made out of Legos. Still fights with his sisters
Brynn
Director of Stuffed Animals and Fashion
There is not a stuffed animal in this world that she wouldn’t take home. Loves to draw and bike in the mud!
Kameryn
Director of Paper Supplies & Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Striving to be a teacher someday so she can hoard as many books, papers, pens, pencils and erasers as she wants. She really wishes she could eat chocolate chip pancakes for every meal. Basketball is just one of her passions. Still fights with her brother
Cody
Director of Finance
Knows everything he needs to know about finance and Star Trek. The most recent and possibly the most valued addition to our team!
Willow & Zed
Guard Dogs
This is no longer a dream! We actually have our own Great Danes!