Pink tables, chocolate strawberries, and plenty of special memories
I went to a mother/daughter tea this weekend at our church and had such a great time! The tables were beautiful (they were all individually decorated by volunteers)… I loved all…
My (early) Mother’s Day present – the best gift ever
My ten-year-old walks through the front door, a smile on his face. “I wrote you a poem at school today, Mom,” he says proudly. “You did?” I smile. “Yeah. For Mother’s Day….
My Easter Gifts…
I’ve been wanting to read Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts for a while now and I finally downloaded it to my nook this week. I can’t put it down. What…
Three things our kids need to hear us say – Week 2
Words are powerful. Especially the words of a mom. So today, on Valentine’s Day, I’m continuing my three week series on breathing love and encouragement into our kids through our words… Three…
My Valentine’s Day Breakdown
Valentine’s Day blew in with storm clouds the year the breakdown happened. In spite of the rainy morning that hinted things might be less than perfect that day, the promise of a…
The three men in the coffee shop (a story about friendship)
They sit there–the three of them–at the table by the window in the coffee shop I often write at. It seems like they’re always there, whether it’s at the beginning of the month or…
A wonderful holiday…
We spent Christmas Eve at my younger sister’s house, and Christmas Day at my mother-in-law’s house. Both celebrations were so much fun… At my sister’s, Santa (my dad–he does it every…
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a beautiful holiday with your family and friends! Because of all the festivities this weekend (visiting with my family and Mike’s), I won’t be hosting Mom-Monday next week. Enjoy your celebrations… may they…