This past weekend Matt had Friday off from work, so we celebrated the good weather and time off with visits to our favorite farms on Friday, hiking and kayaking on Saturday, and kayaking again on … [Read more...]
An Apple a Day Brings Dr. Grandpa to Play
This past weekend my parents were up from Virginia to visit and we all had a wonderful time apple picking, walking by the river, and simply enjoying being together. Many of you following my blog have … [Read more...]
Autumn’s Color Palette
It is no secret to most of you that I love to decorate. What you may not know is that my favorite time to decorate is this wonderful time of the year that we proclaim as Fall. This is probably for … [Read more...]
Media Plugs for Marriage to Motherhood
I do not typically talk about books and movies on my blog; (right now, I have little time for either.) But two such items recently captured my attention, and I have deemed them blogworthy. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Farmboys
God created boys full of spirit and fun. to explore and conquer,to romp and run with dirty faces and banged up chinswith courteous heartsand boyish grins.When He had completed the task … [Read more...]
God Bless My Pediatrician!
For those of you joining my blog late in the game, you might have missed the important fact that I hate going to the doctor. I mean, I really hate it. Even when the appointment isn't for myself, my … [Read more...]
Simple Joys
The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest. Thomas More The weather today is so beautiful that it makes the mundane look … [Read more...]
Too Much Junk in the Trunk
NOTE: Photo removed This picture was taken pre-move, pre-cancer, pre-stressed-out husband, pre-staying-at-home-full-time, pre-major life change. It was last 4th of July and I weighed around 125. I … [Read more...]
Reptile Princess Party
With all the birthdays our family celebrates over the summer, Asher is really in the swing of how to do a party! He now believes that every birthday must have a theme. (Uh-oh, what have I begun?) The … [Read more...]
Hungry Hunter’s Birthday Breakfast
A few weeks ago, I asked my husband what he'd like for his birthday and he replied, "a party". Matt loves to eat and he loves to hang out with people, so a party is really a perfect gift request. … [Read more...]
Asher’s Creepy Crawly Birthday Party
Make a Smilebox slideshowAsher is terrified of bugs. I don't mean in the typical preschooler kind of way either. I mean in the clinically significant, panic attack, in-need-of-therapy kind of way. … [Read more...]
Tooting My Own Party Horn
Asher's 4th birthday is this Saturday! It's hard to believe my eldest is already turning four. Typically I am planning for this event at least a month in advance. I am baking and shopping and crafting … [Read more...]