A Recipe for Preserving Children
My mother was recently sorting through some old boxes when she came across a letter dated July 12, 1970. It…
Family
When Competition Divides, Let Grace Unite
There’s a battle waging. And if you’re a mom, you’ve undoubtedly felt it. Sometimes it’s obvious; other times it’s covertly…
Faith | Family | Uncategorized
This Beautiful Community, a Free Printable, and a Giveaway Winner
For the winner of the Handmade Yoga giveaway, please scroll to the end of this post. I awoke this morning…
How to Love a Husband When You Feel You’ve Nothing Left to Give {in honor of Valentine’s day}
He pulls in after a day at work, and the house is in a state of organized chaos. The older…
The Stirrings of a Heart and an African Boy
Halfway around the world, there’s a 15-year-old boy who traipses across red African dirt and calls Uganda home. When grinning,…
A Letter to My Husband {on his birthday}
He turns 34 today, the man I have the privilege of calling my husband. We met at the age of…
To My Daughter on Your First Birthday {and our Water Birth Story}
You were due January 3; our surprise baby number three and the manifestation of God’s goodness. The week before your…
A Word for 2014
I can hardly believe 2013 is coming to a close. It’s been a good year, most especially punctuated by the…
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The Cure for Christmas {whether you’re a perfectionist or not}
The baby is sleeping, and the older two are resting when I pick up my phone to do a little…
The Gift of Family and Our Weekend
There are bursts of lightning outside the window and the rain pounds down as I lie with the baby and…
A Weekend Recap {The Pumpkin Patch}
This weekend brought with it crisp air that carried a little bite. The hubby and little man woke early Saturday…
Apple Picking
Hello dear friends, how was your weekend? We went apple picking on Saturday. Texas certainly isn’t known for its apple…