Lately I’ve been encountering this new phenomenon. People have been asking for my advice. Mine. *looks over shoulder* Who me???? Grandmothers, friends, fellow homeschoolers…. They are all asking. People think that I have something good to say about raising children. Perhaps its because I have a lot of adorable munchkins and they are still alive and kicking, so I obviously …
A beautiful reminder
With our new set of routines (if you can call it that) and new things we are doing, its very easy to not see what’s really going on. I usually ask Miss Ariel how her day at school went. She goes to a drop off Art and Science class with our church and gets to experience new people and learn …
God laughs at my plans
So we are finally all back together here in the land of HOT. I mean it feels like the surface of the sun outside. I have grown up in California and have lived here all of my life, but give me one good summer in Minnesota and I suddenly am a hot weather wimp (Ok ok so I’ve always been …
Summer surgery
There are few moments when you realize that you are completely and totally out of control. Granted, being in control is a total farce, but we sure like to believe the lie don’t we? Well I had the opportunity this week to submit any ounce of control into a surgeons hands while he took care of a birth defect in …
Back to Summer
Everybody I know in California are posting pictures of their adorable brood off to their first day of school. Well since we have decided to homeschool, it feels weird to be left out. In fact, I’m already freaking out that we are far behind because we have chosen to not start school until early September. But it got me thinking …
Stepping Stones Community Walk
This past weekend my family and I had the pleasure of participating in a community event supporting young women who have chosen to have babies (instead of having an abortion) or just mommas who need a little extra support. Many girls who find themselves with a surprise pregnancy without support don’t have many good options at their disposal. Many conservative …
Habit of Hospitality
Being a Christian is more than just absentmindedly saying “yes I believe in God”. True, this is a foundation of faith. However, believing in Jesus and His teachings goes beyond that. If you believe than your heart will pour out and your actions will speak for you. “So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, …
hit with the plague
So this week has been just awful. Bradyn has been incredibly sick since we had a fun Sunday at The Happiest Place on Earth. Unfortunately she was congested and coughing the whole time. By the time Monday rolls around it has become apparent that my baby girl needs to see a doctor. He measures her temperature at 101 and says she has …