Random thoughts from a mom whose blessings are overflowing.
Yesterday we went to the state fair to see how Julia’s 4-H projects did. I am happy to report that she got blue ribbons on both projects. The weather was beautiful, the artery-clogging fair food was tasty, the company was good, and we all had a great time at the fair. We definitely made some [...]
Even though my girls are nearly 12 years apart, I still wanted to have a few outfits for them that matched. Julia is so sweet to oblige me, and she even seems to like having her baby sister’s outfit match her own. This past winter Julia and I started a practice dress for 4-H. We [...]
Yesterday a woman from church and I were talking and she mentioned something about the fact that I really seem to know my children and their personalities. Later I started thinking about what she said. As a mother of 5 I have had quite a bit of experience with babies, but how well have I really [...]
I usually try to keep things positive on this blog. However, I don’t want anyone to think that we are perfect and never have any problems. I think my children are wonderful, but there are occasions when they bicker and argue which can be exasperating. Then, they go and do something sweet like sing to [...]
We had a wonderful time at church on Sunday celebrating our Lord’s resurrection and had a great time with family afterwards. Here are some pictures we took of our family at church. Left to right: Joseph (3), James (8 1/2), Julia (11 1/2), Janna (2 weeks), Me (Not telling.), and Joshua (6) I have to [...]
Welcome to Blessings Overflowing! My name is Jackie and I am a wife and mom to 5 beautiful children. This is my little corner of the blogosphere where you will find me rambling about such things as sewing, cooking, crochet, gardening, my family and more. [Read More …]
