I love my blog. But I used to love other things more- like playing board games with my kids and going on walks. And where most bloggers can balance it all, I can’t. Not right now. It’s not that my blog is so crazy popular that I’m spending hours cranking out e-mails and material. It’s [...]
She’ll turn 9 this week, just one day after her brother turns 13. Yes, it’s a busy week for us (and VERY poor fertility planning on me and my husband’s part). We talked about a theme for her party, “theme” being used loosely as the girls usually end up doing their own thing. It was [...]
When my kids were younger we made a paper chain every year to countdown to Christmas. It was so exciting to see what each chain said… the activity we would get to do. The boys would not go for a paper chain these days, and I understand. Not only do paper chains not work with [...]
Mocha Peanut Butter Frosting 4 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 4 Tablespoons soft unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar 3 heaping Tablespoons cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 Tablespoons heavy cream (more or less, depending on your desired consistency) Mix together the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla. Add the sugar and blend [...]
No big fanfare. No running from here to there finding THE perfect costume. No fancy trick or treat bag. Just cheap face paint, orange sweat pants, a $1 sequin mask, and a recyclable bag from the grocery store. Girl is thrilled with her “Sassy Pumpkin” costume. And I’m thrilled that she’s content AND happy with [...]
There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~Mirabel Osler It’s my place to dig my hands in the dirt. Clear my head. Find excitement in each new bud of growth. And talk to God. My garden [...]
Things have been changing in our home this summer… and I’m lovin’ it! They aren’t big changes — well, a few are — but it’s the little things that make me smile. This week I’m loving the shoe rack that I purchased for our pantry door. This helps with keeping the small items organized and [...]
