Fun at the Zoo Times Two

We love zoos and have had lots of fun at two local zoos so far this summer! First, the “big zoo” with family… ***** And our local zoo with friends… And my most favorite pic in a long, long time… Great idea for a photo opp, Donna! Love...

A Little Cooking for the Freezer

I posted last week for Gussy’s Inspiration Workshop about getting inspired in the kitchen and wanting to do some more freezer cooking. I was inspired enough that I actually DID some freezer cooking! Last week I made: *Mom’s Updated BBQs {aka Sloppy Joes}...

What I Wore Wednesday

Ready for a few pictures?! It’s What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy and I’m joining the fun! Summer is in full swing here, complete with heat, humidity and storms! It’s easy to feel frazzled and frumpy when the heat gets you down, but...

Busy Weekend! {Multitude Monday}

Coming off of a weekend without kids and I can’t wait to see their squishy little faces again! We had a WONDERFUL weekend, including tennis, yummy food and laughter with the hubby, fun friend time and one of my best friends giving birth to a precious baby girl!...

Tommy Nelson Giveaway: Thank You God for…

Want to foster an attitude of gratitude in your children? Practice the art of thank yous! And these two adorable board books from Tommy Nelson are a great model to use… Our children often thank God for mommy and daddy in their prayers, but is it just out of...

Saturday Seeds: Colossians 3:12-14

Resources mentioned: Seeds of Character from Seeds Family Worship Put On Chart from Doorposts ***** And if you haven’t ordered your CDs yet, you can use the code HWTB to get 20% off your order at the Seeds store! ***** Disclosure: I am honored to be the Seeds Family...

Head for the Hills: Monumental Sights!

It’s hard to choose the best thing we did on our family trip to the Black Hills, but we did save the BIGGEST for last! The hubby and I just happened to be at the same music camp in the Black Hills about 14 years ago. The concerts for the camp were at that...

Inspiration Workshop: Kitchen!

The kitchen. My inspiration for the kitchen could go so many ways. The hubby and I dream about our someday kitchen often. The appliances. The counter space. The organization. Ahhh… But since I am in the kitchen I have now and want to make the most of what I...

Head for the Hills: Custer State Park

There is no better way to learn about nature and history than up close and personal. We got just the kind of education while in the Black Hills, especially at… Custer State Park is the second largest state park in the United States, with over 70,000 acres of...

Heaven Prepares for a Hero

The hubby wrote this last night after we received news of a dear friend’s rapid decline in his battle with cancer… ***** Mark is an incredible man. Always willing to give his time and energy to help other people. Passionate about getting people involved at...