In the spirit of ringing in 2009, here are some things I’d like to accomplish in the new year. Keep my home “company ready.” I’m not talking super-clean at all times, I just don’t want to panic when the doorbell rings. Spend time in daily personal devotions/quiet time/prayer time. This is definitely a “goes in [...]
The Givers of Awards

I am hideously late in posting these fun blog awards. My apologies, Charlene. Forever in awe that anyone even reads what I write, it is so much fun to see award notifications in my inbox! Charlene from A Virtuous Woman and Stephanie from One Acre Homestead passed along the Kreativ Blog award. My assignment is [...]
God is Great in 2008
As part of our New Year’s activities, I thought it would be fun for the whole family to get involved in Gratituesday this week. Aside from the ever-present blessings of a healthy family, warm home, and steady income, here’s what we are most thankful for in 2008. Daddy A phenomenal group of hardworking football players [...]
New Year’s Activities for the Whole Family
Ah, New Year’s Eve. High heels, ball gowns, dancing, and… what?!? Let’s try this again. Ah, New Year’s Eve. A finger food buffet, family and friends at the house, kids running around eventually crashing in front of a late movie… that’s more like it! It’s time to Ring in the New Year… with KIDS! New [...]
Veggies with Kid Appeal
A couple of years ago, when my oldest daughter was three, she and I were wheeling our grocery cart down the produce aisle. “Broccoli, Mommy! I want some broccoli! Can we get some? Please, Mommy?” Though slightly embarrassed by her rather loud attention-getting request, I couldn’t help but be a little proud. My child was [...]






