Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
After several days in Amsterdam I had a craving for my daily fruit/vegetable juice and went to my trusty Trip Advisor app to find a juice shop. It was a good distance away, involving taking a tram and walking several blocks in an area I had not yet seen. At first I was hesitant, but... Continue Reading →
I love to make birthday cakes. I love to celebrate people and to eat cake, so it just makes sense. My family and closest friends know that my cakes tend to be really ugly, probably because 1) I'm not a perfectionist in any possible way, and 2) I get impatient for the final result and... Continue Reading →
“Junior quit his naps when he was 9 months old. I just couldn’t get him to sleep anymore.” Seriously? Our oldest child fought sleep every chance she got for her first few years. Knowing her now, I realize it was because she was afraid she might miss something while she was sleeping. To this day,... Continue Reading →
Like most people, my family likes to pitch in and help when there is a need. We take food to neighbors when they celebrate, heal and mourn. We help move families into new homes and babysit so couples can connect. When our children grow out of their clothes, I like to hand someone bags of... Continue Reading →
In my experience we should be looking at parenting from a seasonal point of view, because we are constantly changing and so is everything and everyone around us. As babies, they need us for every single thing to sustain life and can give us nothing in return. It’s the season where they are in your... Continue Reading →
Last year our oldest daughter was a couple of months from graduating from high school and she was ready to get on with life. Plans were set in motion for college, deposits had been made and we were shopping for dorm supplies when an opportunity arose. A family friend knew of a couple traveling to... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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....
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