Today I played devil’s advocate in my Instagram stories. I thought, why not let it live on, here in a post! Ha! Whenever I get sick (which is like 2 times a year, maybe) I tend to get a bunch of comments about how I need to slow down because I am someone who is …
I recently cleaned up my digital life and I can’t tell you how freeing it is! The first time you clean things up online may take a lot of time, but it is SO worth it! Most of these things are self explanatory and not that mind blowing, however, when was the last time you …
Can I get real with you tonight? It involves this white Christmas tree. About 5 years ago we decided to do a fake Christmas tree. I said “If it’s going to be fake, it needs to LOOK fake”. I am not a fake person in any capacity and that includes not making something fake look …
This is a never ending question that makes its rounds on the parenting and homeschooling forums. We’ve done extensive research and put together this flow chart! What Cell Phone Do I Buy My Kid Chart
I can’t tell you how many weird or slightly dangerous positions I’ve been in to get the angle I want I am constantly amazed and grateful for all of the places photography has taken us: Normandy, the Antonov, and even off-roading it up a dusty trail to a mountain peak I have work stuff coming …
Isn’t it weird how much a person can change? How what used to be comfortable is now so…not comfortable? I went to a fundraising event for my cousin who is a director at a foster/adoption company tonight. When I walked into the upscale hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle I realized I had been …
Another day of reading aloud. I post about it a lot because it’s what we do a lot. It’s just a part of our routine. We always read the Bible first, then whatever book that suits our fancy. There have been some great missionary biographies we’ve read this past year. “You are complaining about cleaning …
I am the least sentimental person you will ever meet. I have no idea why mushy stuff makes me bristle. Thankfully, Ben makes up for my lack of emotions. He’s kind, gentle, and is the first to want to talk. True story: in the 80 hours of driving in the car on our latest road …
Ben and I accidentally woke up just late enough this morning to miss Sunday school. I walked out of my room, showered, but not ready beyond that; but the kids were in the kitchen fully ready to leave, already done with their breakfast. “Mom, we have to leave for church in, like, 9 minutes. Why …
Have you thought about sending your kids to a week long summer camp, but are fearful of the unknowns? Here’s a tip: go to a retreat during the school year to check it out for yourself! A lot of camps have family camp, mother-daughter, father-son, women’s, and men’s retreats! Attend one and get to know …