with only 4 days left in ohio after 8 1/2 of living with my parents there is much to be thankful for. how do you thank 2 people who have willingly given up so much? their home, their personal space, time, energy and countless other things. there really isn’t a gift that will suffice all […]
love this pic of our little guy doing his school work. it’s not always the easiest managing school and keeping the girls occupied but most days it is a joy to watch him learn . he gets so excited and always gives me BIG hugs when he learns some thing new. i love being his […]
We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 i’m talking about this with the kids this week and relating it to valentine’s day. how cool is it that he loved me before i was me. he knew all the days of my life before they here. and still he chose YES! and because […]
i have cereal almost every night before bed and usually put it in a coffee mug. i generally drive over the speed limit and don’t have much conviction about it. i will and do spend a decent amount of money on a pair jeans because it is totally worth it when i wear them every […]
1. i found these letters at the craft store today for kids new rooms. they loved decorating them. i was kinda choosy in the colors i let them use but then i let them do their own thing. quite the little artists. these pics are as their letters are in the process of becoming masterpieces. […]
* although the ice storm we had was dangerous to drive in, caused problems and kept us in doors for 2 days. it was beautiful to look at. * even though i am a mess, flawed, a work in progress. He sees me as righteous, holy and chosen * a fun and productive “girls only” […]
we are in day 2 of round 2 of the flu and ice storm. i guess it’s a good time to have the flu since we can’t really get out of house safely. our days have been full of movies, wii, games, snacks, soup, motrin, thera flu (my new best friend) and naps. oh and […]
remember these crates? well my project is complete and we have a new bookcase! woo hoo! this picture doesn’t really do the whole bookcase justice but you get the point. i can’t wait to fill each little crate with something unique and full of color. ahhhh! the anticipation is rising. 2 weeks from today! big […]
1. my new creation of a sandwich: english muffin, orange marmalade, ham, brie cheese and onion broiled for about 5 min. so good with the sweet and salty taste together. and any toasted sandwich is yummy in my book! 2. i have started a new workout using my 20lb kettlebell. i’m doing 75 reps (of […]
1. a beautiful clean swimming pool to do morning work outs in. it is so refreshing to swim in the morning! 2. love the unique personalities of each of our kids. they are so funny at times. i am thankful for all the ways they make us laugh. 3. sunny days, even when it is […]