This boy. He is so sensitive, compassionate, animated, and full of adventure. I love the way his big sister smiles and listens to his stories, allllll of his great big stories. Man, she listens so well to him. Tonight the story is of what it felt like as he took his impromptu first ...
Archives for March 2016
Together
You guys, I can't even tell you how much my soul needed a laid back night like this. Take-out supper under the golden sun, next to the ballfields. Children laughing, no dishes to wash, a husband racing his kids, smiles, fresh air, grass under my feet, the perfect scenery to the East, all of it was ...
Our Easter Sunday Outfits
DEAR MOMS OF LITTLES WHO ARE GETTING READY FOR THE EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE AT CHURCH, OR SOME BIG FAMILY GATHERING- I just want you to know that 3 out of my 3 children are wearing the same clothes they wore last week to church, and 2/3 of those kiddos may have pulled their clothes straight out of the ...
Homeschooling When Mom is Busy
I've been in a season busy lately. Homeschooling is one of my top priorities, along with nurturing and caring for my husband and children. Knowing this, I try to be very intentional with each moment with my family. However there are occasionally full days when I have meetings, conference calls, ...
Tea & Crumpets, or Whatever
It's a Tea & crumpets kind of day. Well okay, here it's more like water and donuts. I just wanted to give you another visual of my favorite soapbox, which is: "Do what works for you". God created us each unique with our own gifts, talents, and interests. You do you, I'll do me. Together ...
The Simplest Of Toys Are Often The Very Best
When it comes to gift giving, sometimes we go to extremes looking for the perfect toys for our kids, or their friends. I'm here to say GIFT GIVING SHOULD NOT BE STRESSFUL. Don’t underestimate the entertainment and joy of a simple rubber ball. There are no batteries to be replaced, no tunes ...
What Should I Take to a Blog Conference?
I’m attending my first Blog Conference next weekend, and I already started thinking a few weeks ago about what I would be bringing with me (aside from my usual necessities, which are my cell phone, a good lip balm, and some cash). I don’t want to take too much stuff with me that I feel like I’m ...
God Loves You, and I Love Ice Cream
I asked her "What should I write about this picture?" To which she immediately replies: "GOD LOVES YOU, and *I* love ice cream!" Some days we need reminded that God loving us really is all that matters. I'm so grateful to have this sweetie in my life who never let's me forget how much God ...
The North Iowa Home & Landscaping Show is coming THIS WEEKEND!
The 2016 North Iowa Home & Landscaping Show in Mason City, Iowa is coming THIS WEEKEND! It runs Friday, March 4th through Sunday, March 6th. You can find the hours and details on their website: http://northiowahomeshow.com/ My husband and I went to this Home Show several years ago when we ...
Wise Words Wednesday: Full Honesty
When my husband comes home today I am going to be very careful to tell him “I made banana bread today”, not “I made a loaf of banana bread today”. I know there is only one loaf on the counter, so the second sentence seems accurate, but in fact I made 4 loaves. One just plain disappeared, ¾ ...