Teamwork Timeout

The bickering and teasing, mixed with occasional laughter, was reaching fever pitch. The baby was supposed to be napping. At the end of a long day, I was not handling the fighting and noise level well. But, by the grace of God, I had a lightbulb moment. The likelihood...

Processing “7”

I’m reading the book 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker right now. I laugh out loud reading it in the middle of the night feeding Double J. Seriously – that Jen is one funny gal. But this book is messing with me as well. If the book...

Never in a Million Years {I Ran a 10K!}

Had you asked me just a year ago whether I would ever be able to run a 10K, this would have been my exact response: Never in a million years. I proved myself wrong {and proved The Hubby right} this weekend. Just two weeks ago, The Hubby texted to tell me I would be...

What Every Monday Needs

It’s a beautiful Monday here, but Mondays are always in need of an extra wake-up call, don’t you think? That’s right. I’m talking about the good stuff. Coffee. In my favorite big mug. Even though I’m still nursing and take my coffee...

They Get Me

It’s Friday morning. I’m headed to a new Bible study I just started last week. Childcare is provided at the same location. {Hallelujah!} And the Bible study is with several other wives of residents. We’re actually doing a Bible study about being a...

What’s in the Bible? Old Testament Sale!

I was down and out with the stomach flu yesterday and am recovering today, but I just wanted to hop on quick to share a HUGE sale from our friends at What’s in the Bible?! Now that the entire Old Testament has been released, you can buy all nine DVDs in a bundle...

Choosing Homemade: Six Foods I’m Making at Home

I feel so blessed to be at home with and for our family at this stage in my life. I know this isn’t possible – or desirable – for everyone and I pray that I don’t take a moment of it for granted. One of the things I really enjoy doing with my...

Elm Tree Academy School Pictures!

Our first week of school here at Elm Tree Academy is in the books and we all survived! Actually, we did more than survive – we all really enjoyed it! I’m very happy with the curriculum we chose and I love the time we spend learning together. Here are the...

Grace In All Forms

Today, I am thankful for grace in all its forms. Have a blessed Sunday, friends!

What’s New from What’s in the Bible?! {Giveaway}

What’s in the Bible? has been busy, busy, busy making more DVDs and we are LOVING. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Volumes 7, 8, and 9 round out What’s in the Bible’s overview of the Old Testament and they are all available now! <a...