Yesterday I redesigned this blog. Again. Maybe you noticed. Maybe you didn't. I was feeling claustrophobic with the design I was using and felt the need to make a change. You see, I just never seem to be satisfied with this blog or think that ...
Joyful in 2013
New Year's Day. In reality, it is just a day like any other day, but for some reason each January 1st feels like a chance to start over and make a fresh start. It makes me feel like I have a clean slate. Oftentimes I create long lists of goals ...
Embracing the Joys of Motherhood
This morning I was awakened by several lights that Joshua had turned on. I had no idea what he was doing so early, but I knew that he had already made Joseph wake up and probably the rest of the kids would soon follow. The pre-mommy me wanted to ...
Showing (God’s) Love All Year
This morning Joseph and I made a special dessert for after supper. We made The Pioneer Woman's Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever. Joseph couldn't resist taking a taste of the icing. This picture is a great indication of just how much ...
Standing Strong
--I wanted to share something that I will be reading at church today. I woke up one morning recently and this is what was on my mind. My little Janna will be getting baptized today, and my hope is that this helps bridge the gap between our ...
Mommy, let’s take the bumpy road.
On Wednesday my children and I went to a nearby town to run a few errands. As we were headed home Joshua said, "Mommy, let's take the bumpy road." You see, there are two possible ways we could have gone home. The first way is pretty ...
After the Storm
On Wednesday afternoon we stepped outside to watch a storm roll in. The wind started picking up speed. We watched the sky become more ominous and dark. Just as the first drops of rain started to fall, we ran back inside. Once ...