Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
Happy 18th Birthday to our oldest daughter, Rebekah. Bekah, you are such a blessing to me! You are a loving, caring big sister. You are kind, sweet and you willingly serve others, especially in our own home. My favorite memories of you will always be …
I recently wrote about trials, and how our response to trials is what harms us, not the trial itself. here I want you all to meet my baby sister. Her name is Hannah, and she is an extremely amazing woman. Hannah has an amazing …
Hope you all enjoy this beautiful weekend and the gorgeous weather we are having. This weekend, my oldest daughter Rebekah turns 18. We are so thankful for her! Plus, many of our youth group kids are graduating this weekend. Thinking of all of them. Also, …
Books become friends and many of the books on this list make me smile just typing their names down. We loved them and spent many days pouring over their pages and enjoying their illustrations. Many of you asked what we used in the early years …
I have had several women ask me recently what I used for curriculum when my kids were young. Instead of telling you how we played school for a few years, let me give you what we found to be our most valuable resources. I tend …
Yesterday, I walked out onto my front patio and noticed a little surprise. Peter also mentioned them- little pansies growing between our foundation and our blue stone patio. I saw them again this morning, and thought “How is it thriving there? Blooming between a “rock …
We have another fun giveaway, girls! Want a great book to stick in your bag and read on the beach this summer? I am giving away a free copy of Elizabeth George’s wonderful book A Woman’s High Calling: Ten Ways To Live Out God’s Plan For …
I sat and looked at old photos of the kids today with Holly and Hope. Looking at the pictures, my mind goes back to just how hard the early years of parenting were for me. Life was hard. I had 5 kids in 10 years. …
The winner of the Elizabeth George book “A Woman Who Reflects The Heart of Jesus” is … Rebecca I just emailed you and when I get your address, I will send you out your book! Wanna see my high tech process for choosing the winner? …
Hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day. So thankful for our freedom and for those who sacrificed so that my children and I could live without fear. *********************************************************************************************************************** Tomorrow is our summer fun giveaway. You still have a few hours to enter. here ********************************************************************************************************************* **If you …