There is something about a new year that inspires me to get a move on things that I have been putting off for awhile. I guess this is not abnormal now that I type it out. So really I’m just like most others that jump on the band wagon of getting their act together on […]
So here it is the last day of 2011. There has been much learned and gained this year. Some loss, some hard, lots of grace and love. There have been twists and turns that I didn’t expect. Overall and foremost there is much to be thankful for. And that includes you. Thanks for checking in […]
Hope you are all enjoying this special time with family and friends. We are loving this time together as a family to celebrate a season of joy and newness of the new year approaching. Soaking in every minute! merry christmas and happy new year!
focus focus hocus pocus! This is a clever little saying I’ve come up to keep our kids on track with whatever it may be: reading, cleaning rooms, getting dressed. Sure it is so easy to get distracted by the TV that may be on, that toy across the room or what our sister is doing. […]
Oh little town of bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in they dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For christ is born of mary, and gathered all above While […]
I found this amazing recipe at Sugar Cooking blog for the best sweet and salty combo which is one of my faves. I made one batch yesterday and most definitely will be making another because they are already half gone. Don’t know how that happened! It’s a must try for your holiday baking! Enjoy! Recipe: […]
This is our first Christmas in this house. I was so excited to decorate and try new things. As I was unpacking decorations I had not seen in two years I realized that I was getting tired of most of my stuff so I got on good old Pinterest and got some inspiration. I love […]
photo credit Self control. Is it coincidence that this is the topic of my Abiding Fruit bible study last week when this is the very thing I’ve been struggling with? I think not. God always has a sneaky way of putting things right in front of our face when we need it most. Or does […]
Does your house look like mine? New crafts being made daily and hung everywhere? Yes, it can get a bit overwhelming at times but for the most part I love that our kids love to create. I have a little “crafty nook” that is easily accessible to little hands so that anytime they can get […]
Theia’s been asking a lot of questions which have led to some awesome conversations. Brian and I are both amazed at how even at 4 years old there is so much their little heads and hearts can take in. She quietly sat at the table and drew this picture, and glued a cross of yarn […]