Hearty Minestrone

I got this recipe from an old friend at least fourteen years ago and I still make it year round. Minestrone is a very forgiving soup, meaning that you can add or take away ingredients and it still holds it's integrity. I like to add black beans, mushrooms and kale to kick up the nutritional... Continue Reading →

Let Them

So many parents encourage their children to grow up quickly, always seeming to be looking at the next step. We’ve all had those conversations where Mom is questioning if Junior will ever walk/talk/sleep/draw/potty the way another child his age does. As parents we can get so caught up in where they are going, that we... Continue Reading →

Lots of Moving Parts

My guy and I are leaving very soon for a trip of a lifetime, Europe for two weeks! It’s my first time across the pond and I’m having a hard time accepting the fact that we are really doing this. In just a few days. I have so many lists in my head and on... Continue Reading →

Vegetable Omelet

Do you ever find yourself in the middle of a busy day, blind with hunger and no plan for lunch? It seems to happen to me way too often, like I should be surprised that I need to eat again. This is nothing new for me, but lately I have been struggling with being able... Continue Reading →

What’s Age Got To Do With It?

My guy and I have been seeing a personal trainer for several months now, and have gotten to know him through conversations between sets. He mentioned that he bought his first home recently and that his girlfriend lives with him. Tyler knows that we are big marriage proponents, heading up the Couples Ministry at our... Continue Reading →

Guys, Don’t Try To Fix It!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg I know we may seem crazy to you, but we really, truly just want you to listen most of the time. But if you notice a nail sticking out of MY head, please do more than listen....

Sausage & Taters

This is a newer recipe, but boy, does it work in my house! I had some smoked sausage, so I Googled recipes with it as an ingredient and found this one on Taste of Home's website. I think it's the combination of brown sugar, cider vinegar and mustard that makes it so good. Oh, and... Continue Reading →

Surprise!

What motivates us to be who we are? Often it is our parents; we may choose to be very organized and on time when our parents were always running late and out of sorts, or maybe we choose good health as a priority when our parents are not healthy at all. But sometimes instead of... Continue Reading →

Summer Camp

Several years ago our oldest daughter went away to a Christian summer camp and came home on fire for Jesus. It was so exciting to see her bloom and grow right in front of us, to hear her talk about her relationship with Christ, and dream about what God had in store for her future.... Continue Reading →

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