Fresh. Calm. New.

It has been a beautiful break from the speed of life, these past couple of weeks. I do love new years and fresh starts.  Brad and I got to spend a few days away from our noisemakers… I mean darling children for a few days to celebrate our 10th anniversary.  It was beautifully refreshing.  The …

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The Not So Lowly Shepherds

Introducing four of the cutest,   goofiest, energetic,   and brightest shepherds.  {According to their very proud and biased mother} “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and …

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Things That Make Me Jolly at Christmas

I’m loving the smells, eats, and tunes of this season, how about you? Here’s a few things I’m into at Christmas time… Favorite Sniffs:  Fresh Christmas Tree {Brooks evidently does not share this love} and The Smell of Christmas by Aromatique Must Watches: Elf, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life Favorite Pinterest Christmas Inspirations: …

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Well Ain’t That Nifty, Look Who’s On Page 150!

Well lookie there! It’s my mug and Oprah’s in the same magazine! Check out O Magazine, October issue, page 150. They contacted me a few months ago for some time-saving advice from a busy mom and since I fit that description so well, I was published! Get out of town, Charlie Brown! {Although you might …

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A Few Things I’ve Learned As A Homeschool Newbie

We’re finding our homeschool groove these last couple of weeks.  We’ve eased into this new routine, and it’s a good fit so far. They are learning. I’m learning. Most of all, we’re in this together as a family.   Here’s a Few Observations and Lessons We’ve Learned from Homeschooling Thus Far: There is no classroom …

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Pedaling.

Where do we ride from here? There are so many pot holes and roots in the sidewalk to avoid crashing into on this journey as parents, aren’t there?  I am really amazed at how well things have gone so far in spite of my very apparent sin and failures as a parent.  God has been …

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Why the Outdoors Wins Over Laundry

I should be used to this cycle by now.  The laundry that wrinkles waiting to be folded. The laundry that sits folded in baskets begging to be put away. The baskets that are filled before I can say “Uncle”. Never caught up. Never finished. Never checked off my list. I’m sure it could get done …

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To My 4 Kindergartners:

To My 4 Kindergartners: We’ve had quite the 5 year old summer, Boys. It’s been my fondest so far. This summer you’ve… spent warm afternoons at the pool stomped in the creek rode bikes around the block camped in the beauty of God’s creation screamed on your first roller coasters watched fireworks finished a race …

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