Ordinary Back To School Days 27 Aug 2013 | 06:43 pm

Look at that face, she knows exactly what she is doing. I wouldn't normally let a baby eat BBQ chips just so you know, but this is a baby being raised along with teenagers so she might just be expose...

Encouragement For The Week 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Number One 23 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

My dear Janey- I can't believe you are one already! From the minute I found out I was going to be given the gift of a new child, my heart was full of love for you. You are a little light in our ho....

Happy Birthday Andrew! 22 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Andrew is 10!  Andrew is such a great fun-loving kid, and such a helper.  Jeff and I joke that Andrew could survive for weeks by himself.  He knows how to get around town, how to make his own meals, h...

Almost There 19 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Janey is almost walking!  She can stand by herself but only if someone is watching because she is a show off. Of course it's not hard to get attention here, because we all love watching these mileston...

Twenty Years 18 Aug 2013 | 09:46 pm

Jeff and I celebrated our 20th anniversary last week.  My mom came up and babysat for the kids and we went out to our favorite restaurant and for a little drive around town to reminisce.  It was so ni...

Questions and Answers: Homework Help 13 Aug 2013 | 06:19 pm

I would love to hear how you handle homework. My oldest will be in first grade this year and kindergarten was full of practicing handwriting and learning how to read but I know this year will be more ...

Questions and Answers:Girl Friendships 12 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Remember the olden days when I used to have time to answer reader's questions?  I thought I'd sneak in a few here and there once again, if that's OK with you.  Usually my answers are lengthy because t...

Encouragment For The Week 11 Aug 2013 | 07:12 pm

Ordinary Days 7 Aug 2013 | 10:15 pm

A blurry photo of Patrick and Grandpa in the workshop. Two good books I've read this summer.  I loved Gracelin O'Mally and just requested another Ann Moore book, Leaving Ireland.  The Yonahlossee boo...