A few weeks ago we were sitting together as a family, eating dinner. I don't even remember what we were talking about when I heard one of my kiddos say, "That really SUCKS." Now, this might not seem like a big deal to you, but I knew by the way the word was said...our child… Continue reading A Lesson in Words
This summer was what my 10 year old would call "epic". We had planned for this trip for over a year...a mission trip to Cambodia...
For 10+ years there has been noise, lots of noise in my home...from crying to giggles, and playing tag to tattling. Silence is not something I get much of. Until today. Today our baby girl went to Kindergarten.
Bedtime is rapidly evolving with a 12 year-old daughter in the midst of puberty. It used to involve story time, holding her hand and lying next to her in her bed until she fell asleep. But it’s always included that one thing I never want her to forget...
We had a little tea party with all of her friends bringing their baby dolls to the tea party too, it was absolutely adorable!!...but it was what happened after the party that really surprised me. And today I am thrilled to get to share it with all of you!
I love growing strawberries!! I genuinely do. I have a pretty big back yard patch of them...and love when the beginning of June comes around. There's not too much that beats a fresh, home grown, sweet strawberry picked just at the right time.
It's for sure not something I'm proud that I said, or even thought. It was the Saturday after Easter...just about a month ago and I was getting ready to head to bed.
My husband and I, we've moved... a lot. We have moved [houses, not always locations] just about every 2 years since we got married...and no, we're not in the military, lol. Approximately every other year we get to clean out our stuff...
I was sitting this morning, reading Matthew 26. Remembering the steps Jesus purposely took toward the cross. Recounting all that He said "yes" to, so that we might live...
Easter is one of my favorite times of the year! I love spring, the smell of fresh grass growing, daffodils popping up all over the hillside and birds chirping in the mornings. It's something almost magical...and it always turns my heart toward God!
