Life to the Full – $50 DaySpring Giveaway

I love having things in my home that remind me of God’s promises and call for me to live a life of purpose. Deuteronomy 6:5-9 “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall …

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Trying to “Catch” Us Some Spring

We’ve caught a lot of colds this year.  Now it’s time to catch some SPRING!  (Thanks to our new fishing poles from “Helicopter Gramma and Grandpa”! That’s what they call Brad’s parents because they bought them toy helicopters when they were little.) Sunshine, we can’t wait to see you peak through. Grass, we know there’s …

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Growing…Growing…Growing

    You asked for an update on our raised garden. It’s coming right along… The Peas, Green Beans, Corn, (Thanks to Your Suggestion) and Cucumbers are growing quite nicely. (And The Boys Have Kept from Pulling, Digging, and Drenching so far!) Tomatoes and Peppers still need to be planted. (One of these days!) So amazing to …

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Fresh Catch of the Day

Too bad Brad didn’t get a picture of the bass scaring the little lives out of them when it flopped right beside them!  Can you imagine the fishing stories these boys will tell one day?

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

This year we are trying out gardening. It’s been the perfect age to get the boys involved.  They’ve loved the opportunity to help Daddy build, plant seeds, get dirty, and watch the veggies begin to grow.  So far we’ve planted peas in the raised bed and have tomatoes and peppers growing inside. We’ll be planting …

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Quadruplets with Cotton Tails

A bunny rabbit gave birth to quadruplets in our yard. 4 little furry bunnies nestled into the grass. How cute is that?   There must be something in the water. What signs of spring do you have in your own yard?

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Fun for a Buck: Painting With Water

There were so many great ideas shared in my last “Fun for a Buck” post that I couldn’t wait to try out, including “painting” with water.  So far we’ve painted the sidewalk, the rocks, and the van wheels. =) Just grab some cheap paintbrushes or sponges and a container for the water and let them …

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Fun for a Buck: Sidewalk Chalk

Sometimes the cheap toys prove to be the best investments! Just $1 for simple fun on the back patio,… a concrete canvas for imagination,… while carrying on conversations… And creatively making a mess out of clean jeans. To admire a finished masterpiece.     Hopefully I’ll be sharing more “Fun for a Buck” ideas in future …

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