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…

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…