Large Family Raising Fruit John 15:5
I want to be a person who doesn’t complain. I know I do complain. I don’t think I do as much as others say (isn’t it always hard to see things from other’s perspective?) But I know words are subject to interpretation. And sometimes I …
We joined a group of homeschoolers & went to the WWII Days at Midway Village on Friday. The weather was beautiful & we had a great day. I was struck by how neat it was to have so much genuine WWII equipment – the tents, …
*An Unexpected Day At Home* We had another busy day planned for yesterday, but with all the storms, the day’s festivities were postponed. I have to admit I was thrilled to have an unexpected day at home! What a blessing! Here are a few ways …
Our town has a community theater & they are puting on Willy Wonka this weekend & next. We were invited to the dress rehearsal the night before opening night, with other local homeschoolers. We really enjoyed the play! We only knew one of the actors, …
Our youngest kids LOVE to help out. Especially when working side by side (don’t we all?!) with myself or anyone. It takes longer to get stuff done when training children. But, oh, it is so worth it! Years ago as a young mother I was …
Grant took the boys camping last week (sadly, I didn’t get many good pictures). They decided to go a second night & invited any of the girls that wanted to join them. Keira & Emma were excited! It was a lot LOUDER than everyone expected …
I recently learned that you can schedule things – like texts & blog posts. I have been enjoying it a lot! I often forget to respond to messages because I’m busy & only seem to remember when I’m lying awake in the middle of the …
Yes, children, I am writing about laundry. No need to be embarrassed. 😉 Mondays are usually spent catching up from the weekend. I don’t normally do dishes or laundry on Sundays, just to better have a day of REST. Therefore, it’s not uncommon to find …
We have been doing a family plank challenge this month. We are starting to do a weekly check in to time everyone. Each person is being challenged to do better than their last time. Two people go head to head at a time while everyone …
It’s my parent’s 45th anniversary! My parents model grace, love, serving others & forgiveness (not an exhaustive list) and I so appreciate the godly example. I feel very blessed to have such a rich family legacy. My grandparents were married almost 66 years (Grandpa passed …