Some family traditions are methodically planned out. Some start on accident, but turn into the most significant. Eighteen years ago I gave an antique key to my husband on our wedding night as a symbol. It was a symbol of me handing over the key to my heart to my soul mate. Little did I know how powerful that would Continue Reading →
The sound of a small airplane taking off wakens me. Realizing it’s only our coffee machine grinding beans, getting ready to brew our morning coffee, I groan, roll over to glance at the clock and notice that the timing just isn’t right. It’s 7:30…our coffee goes off at 7:50 every morning. Something is wrong. When my fog clears, I realize Continue Reading →
It’s a little late into this new year to share with you our yearly Wish List which I originally shared with you last year, but I’ll go ahead anyway. I usually try to share it with you closer to January 1, but this year got off to a bit of a delayed start as The Driver’s mom passed away in Continue Reading →
Winter days can get kind of long and dreary, especially the ones in January. There’s just something about those days after the holidays, when things slow down, that are nice, but can sometimes be boring. It was out of these types of days that our Snowman Tea Parties were born. Quite a few years back, my mom gave me this Continue Reading →
Without further ado, here is our official 2010 list of things to accomplish. Oh, of course, it’s not totally official because we’ll probably think of something else to add in the next few days, but it’s official for now! Our 2010 Wish List The Negotiator wants to finish reading all of “The M*gic Tree House” books.Build a playstructure.Go to Disneyland.Ride Continue Reading →
Today is a new day and I am forever grateful that His mercies are new each morning. The coughing still resounds in my home, but today I’ve got a better perspective for a multitude of reasons. More sleep, hormones seemingly better and a plan. Sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming when everyone is sick at once (including both parents) Continue Reading →
There is quite a flurry of activity around our house in these last days approaching Christmas. I do have to say that this is certainly my most favorite time of the year, but probably not for the reasons you think. I’m not into shopping, the stress and crowds so it’s certainly not that part. I like the baking, the decorations Continue Reading →
This is the time of year that is ripe for the harvest of giving. If not channeled correctly, this season can also lend itself to there being more focus on the receiving. Acts 20:35b“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Ever since my children were wee ones I have drilled into their head this verse and all along Continue Reading →
This week I’m going to share with you a few of the books I’ve been reading recently for various reasons–either on my own or with my kids, but for now I want to share with you the one our family is breaking open today. It’s called, “The ADVENTure of Christmas: Helping Children Find Jesus in our Holiday Traditions” by Lisa Continue Reading →
I’ve written before about our holiday tradition of gathering with some family friends to make pies. My children absolutely love this, however I am intimidated by pies. I tend to be the picture taker and let them learn from my friend, Mo, who is a master pie maker. Here are some pictures of the process to enjoy . Since I Continue Reading →