Posts in category Holidays
The Pumpkin Masterpieces
For two years I have managed to be gone on the night that the kids carve their pumpkins. Both times I was welcomed home with amazingly carved pumpkins waiting for me and lighting my path to the door.
H's Pumpkin
This year, I understand that Hayden carved his, himself. It is NOT a surprise however to see what he carved. You know my boy [...]
December Already?
I’ll start by saying that I never thought I would get so far behind on my blogging. I admire my friends who are able to keep their blogs current in the midst of life ‘happening.’ I want to be better at it….oh does that sounds like a resolution? Can’t have those until after Christmas!!!
Holiday Recap! Let̵ [...]
Breakfast in Bed
There is nothing sweeter than your children’s efforts when they try to pamper you and make you feel special.
This past Mother’s Day was no exception. Although my sweet family let me sleep in that morning, I could hear Hayden come in periodically to check to see if I was awake. As soon as he noticed that I was stirring he kicked [...]
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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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 [...]
Valentines Day
I couldn’t resist the opportunity to share a few thoughts about Valentines Day.
As adults we often find ourselves merely going through the motions for this holiday of LOVE. Just recently I saw this on a piece of flair “Happy Forced Love Day!” and had to laugh. It seems we adults put too much pressure on ourselves to make t [...]