Well, this year is moving forward and so are we. It’s been a busy couple of months around here as usual, and as always, the Lord’s grace has been sufficient to get us through. We have been blessed with wonderful weather here these past few weeks, with the exception of one week where the temperatures were near freezing. Sometimes you
Moving Forward
Melting Crayon Art
Here is a fun and simple melting crayon art project that just about anyone can do. You only need a few supplies to make a super cool, one of a kind masterpiece. Supplies: crayons, old or new thick paper or canvas tape blow dryer You’ll also want to prepare a workspace and utilize an apron or an old shirt as
Printable Fall Coloring Sheets
Welcome fall, here are some free printable fall coloring sheets to go with the season. Okay, so those of you who know me well enough by now, know that I do not really like to welcome fall. I’m just not a fan of the colder weather, but I do love plenty of things about the season. I love seeing the
Way too Fast
“Life it seems goes way too fast. Simple pleasures will make it last. Slow down and watch a child at play, cherish simplicity along the way. Reflect upon each day as it’s passed- Simple pleasures will make it last.” T. J. Mills The above poem has been hanging above my stove now for years. I often stop for just a
All Together Again
One Last Trip? Well, we are all back together again. Before spring was over we had one last trip to Northwest Alabama. We headed back to our beloved farmhouse rental, perhaps for our last time? Before arriving at our destination we made a stop in Tuscumbia, AL. For a small town (just under 9,000 residents), I was surprised at the
“Do I Have a Follower?”
“Do I have a follower?,” I said as our one and a half year old chased after me down the hall. Sometimes I think he believes when Mommy closes the bathroom door, I’m transported somewhere else, never to return to him. I think he has now realized that not to be true, but he still wants to be wherever Mommy’s
Sewer Gas, Storms, and the Beauty of Nature
On the Road Again It’s been a bit, so here is a springtime family update. At the start of spring, we headed south with all the kiddos. My husband was going to be taking the older children to an event for youth, and I was going to be taking care of all the younger ones. After the event, we planned
Menu Planner and Shopping List
Meal Planning Here is a free, printable menu planner and shopping list to help you organize your life. I have really grown to love and appreciate meal planning. With a large family to feed and a lot of responsibilities in and around my home, having some order in the kitchen can be a life saver! I’ll admit, when I use
Thankful and Determined
Order in the House! Well, it’s about time for a family update, coming into the new year I find myself thankful and determined. I’m thankful to God for his loving kindness towards us everyday, and I’m also determined to make the most out of the time He’s given me. I’m always trying to find ways to improve my and my
Dating Your Spouse
Time for a Date? Are you dating your spouse? It’s a new year and maybe one of your resolutions is to date your spouse more, or maybe it should be. Despite what many may believe, your date life should not end when you get married. In fact, it should be more like the beginning. However, life can get busy when