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The Story Behind My Son’s Name: A Resurrection Reminder

Two years ago, I was preparing to welcome a new life into the world. My due date was April 9th—Easter Sunday. The timing alone felt like a divine appointment after going through a season of grief. As I walked through that pregnancy, I kept reflecting on the significance of Easter: resurrection, ...

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Jesus Loves You (and He Hears You!)

"Jesus Loves You."Those three little words, whispered from a tiny voice, stopped me in my tracks this morning.  Sweet little Colter was standing at the hallway gate – you know, the one we put up to keep this little one out of the homeschool while his older siblings do their work?  And wouldn't you ...

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Our Words May Echo

I recognize the Lord telling me that the words I say, the phrases I repeat, and the tone I use today will echo for more than just my years here on Earth. What comes out of my mouth will carry through my children and their children's children.What an honor that could be if we allow the Lord to work ...

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Quick Life Update: November 2022

Surprise! This summer I have been quieter here on the blog, yet making plenty of noise over on social media. Take a peek at our announcement on Facebook and a slightly different one over on Instagram.The Lord has given my body the opportunity to carry another little one! After 2 years of ...

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Wife + Momma

There isn't an easy way for me to adequately describe the depth of the joy and honor that I feel to be the wife and mother of this family. The love I have for this tribe is overwhelmingly beautiful, intense, and never-ending.Gathering around the table for homemade apple pie (my grandma's recipe) ...

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Favorite Bible For Pre-Teen and Teen Boys

If you are looking for a great bible for a pre-teen or teen, and really, boy or girl, I encourage you to check out The Action Bible. Our son, who is now 14, loves this book! When he first got it he was 10 years old and the graphic images were a little startling. It did not make a great bedtime ...

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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 ...

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You Can’t Give it if You Don’t Have it- So Get It!

As I got ready for bed one night this week I walked past this sight, in the middle of my living room floor.  Our cat, who we call #slightlybetterbrownie on social media, was checking out the tracks left out by my kiddos. Normally I would've told the kids to clean them up before bed, but I was away ...

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Teaching Him To Sew

My little guy is HARD on his clothes.  I swear he doesn't mean to be, he just lives life fully. He had been wanting to learn how to sew for quite some time; I always had an excuse as to why he wasn't ready. Really, I wasn't ready. It's work, and the machine was expensive.  He was too young, I was ...

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A Toy They All LOVE: Pattern Blocks by Learning Resources

We’re snowed in and enjoying our traditional post-Christmas morning. Ordinarily the kids would all be off in separate rooms happily occupied with their new toys, while Mr. Awesome and I continue trying to assemble whatever hasn’t been put together yet. This post contains affiliate links.  Visit ...

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Too Many Words Wednesday: Christmas 2015

I know the holidays are beautiful and fun and meaningful, as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas. I'm seeing “It” everywhere; the modern day Christmas cheer. My social media feeds show me perfectly decorated homes, happy moms baking with their kids, husbands buying their wives jewelry, big ...

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KonMari: All Things Books

As I told you at the end of November, I’m going to be going through the book titled “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing”.  You can find a link to the book at the bottom of this post. When you're going through this one of the first things you’re ...

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Officially a Teenager, But Always My Baby

Just like that, I'm the mom of a teenager.  Moms of littles, believe me when I say all the clichés like 'don't sweat the little stuff', 'it's only a season', & 'you're going to miss this'.  It's all true.  Every single word every seasoned mom has muttered to me about enjoying my children while ...

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Happy 3rd Birthday, Sweet Girl

Sweet Girl, Tonight I am going to put you to bed as a 2 year old.  When you wake up (I’m guessing at about 3:30am, and again at 6:30am), you will officially be a 3 year old.  Man, just when you got the hang of admitting you were 2, and not 15 when people asked, you’ve got another age to ...

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My Heart Today: The Orphans

Photo Courtesy of  Courtney Lorenz Photography. My family and I drove home from church today in our Town and Country van.  We bought it new, had it custom-fit for our family, and delivered to the same dealership where we had bought our last minivan, just a couple years before that. When we got ...

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Moment by Moment

This morning at breakfast I met an elderly woman who mentioned she lost her adult son to a heart attack.  She said she loved him and was glad for the time she had with him, even though it was so hard losing him. Yesterday I met a woman at the park whose husband passed away a year ago.  The cause?  ...

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An Open Letter To My Adventure Boy, As He’s Turning 8!

Dear Buddy, Just a couple more sleeps and you’ll be 8 years old. 8! I remember when I was pregnant with you, and your daddy and I went to the gender ultrasound. When the ultrasound tech told us you were a boy, we cried tears of happiness. Then we called to tell your great grandpa, Carl (dad‘s ...

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Thursday Thoughts

Who ever said raising preteens was tough, obviously never channeled that drive for independence all the way into the kitchen.  I love a girl who looks up recipes, makes them and serves them to the whole family. Don't worry, it's not all sweets, before this she served us: cucumbers, green and orange ...

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5 Quick Tips to Simplify Your Road Trips With Kids

1.  Always keep a bag in the van (because moms don't drive cars) with a spare set of clothes for each kid.  It doesn't need to be stylish, a cheap Garanimals t-shirt and shorts will do.  *If you have a kid in diapers, keep about five of those in the van also, along with a package of wipes.  This is ...

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Thanks Mom

Warning, Real Life Post: I just hit an awful reality. After walking past this humongous nasty dust bunny a couple times (after I already cleaned the floors), I realized no one else is going to pick it up. I'm the mom now. Ugh, so not fun.  This may be a little late, but THANKS MOM, for always ...

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