Posts in category Family
Happy Mother’s Day
2 Corinthians 9:12 NIV “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.”
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Bennett
This precious picture of Bennett was taken with my new camera that I got for Mother’s Day!
Thank you Kip, Hays and Gilli.
The First Mow
One of my favorite pass times is being outdoors with my family. Whether we are working in our yard or going on a long walk it is just so meaningful to me.
Today was no exception, however it was a real gift to this mom whose husband is sick but sacrificed (yet again) for those whom he loves. Kip even went so far as to mow the grass to pret [...]
My Cup Runeth Over
I do not mean to be redundant or annoying, but sometimes something is in your face and you just can’t help but appreciate it. This week it happens to be witnessing the love our family has for each other and how well we know each other. I cannot say that ‘gift giving/receiving” is my main love language….but I sure do [...]
Wii-Connecting
I have never been good at video games and was a Wii bit skeptical about The Wii. Could it really fun for the whole family? Would it pass the “I Must Be Good At This The First Time or I Will Never Try This Again!” test? Surely not.
Although I have not mastered any game yet, I am having LOTS of fun trying. I love that Kip and I [...]
Family Night
It really is a blessing when the visions you have for your family actually turn out as you expected (or at least very, very close).
Kip started our family night out with one of our favorite passages in the Bible; we listened as Kip read the story of Ruth to us. We had some great conversations and narration about this amazing story. What a p [...]
A Noteworthy Funny
….more about the Russell dogs!
When we adopted Piper into our home several months ago, Kip and I can be heard calling out to the dogs (while they are outside barking) to get into the house. I am certain all that they hear is “aladldiofoadgakgkfdfhfkahfdfhkahha!@$#$#$#$#” But, what we and everyone else hears is “Zipp [...]
Snow, Snow, Glorious Snow!
Can you tell that we are super excited about snow?
Fluffy, white, dry flakes are still coming down. Both kids are not so secretly wishing for a snow day for their first day back to school. Truth be told, I am too!! (I don’t want to start the rat race again so soon!)
After playing in the snow some today (10 degrees), we came in and wa [...]
Christmas Cards or Bust!!!
This year Momma Elf had to solicite the help of her little elves to get the Christmas Cards out the door. These cards were truly Christmas cards as most of them arrived to their destination on December 24th.
Why such a delay?? Well the card maker had all of the cards made and ready for the next step in the process (When did Christmas cards [...]
Slumber Party in front of the Christm...
As part of our wonderful Advent (nightly family time) celebration, one of our special activities was to sleep next to the Christmas tree.
As a child, I remember how magical and enchanting it was to be next to the Christmas tree at night. Main lights out, twinkling lights shining and all of the beauty that radiated around it. So I thought i [...]
