Dear Mr. Blog, I know you might not remember me. My name is Lana (like banana.) I am older than I feel. I have another child than your namesake but due to all the old posts, I choose to keep your name. Don’t worry, I asked my kids and they said I could just add […]
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Adoption Update and Prayer Request
We have been busy here the last 8 months. This precious little girl has rocked our world. Born at just 2 lbs 4 oz months and at 29 weeks she was tiny! Now she is a big 8-month-old who has a smile that just melts our hearts. I wanted to share just a bit of what […]
Our Nursery and Diaper Question
I love Facebook memories that pop up! A year ago, my hubby and the kids finished this room while I was out of town. 💝 We call it the “love nest.” The views from this room are amazing. It always has wildlife out one window and the lake through another. It is small but perfect for […]
Adoption Update and Prayer Request
Trusting in the Lord is such an adventure sometimes, well every time. Let me backtrack just a moment… Because of the adoption confidential details, we might change some of the names or leave out important details. First news! CHOSEN We, David and I have been chosen by a birth mother! In other words, we are […]
Our story of mercy and grace this week during college finals
Our story of mercy and grace this week during college finals. Growing up is hard, right? But, watching your kids go through growing pains can be even harder. These past two weeks have been finals for my eldest, who has had a full load this past semester at two different colleges. Last week, he had […]
Our Homeschooling
How to draw Trees
Today is January 31, National Backwards Day according to National Day Calendar. It explains that Leornardo Di Vinci wrote backwards. When I mentioned this to my kids – of course, they already knew. (Who is their teacher?!) Ha! They actually learned it from Brain Pop awhile ago. I love that they love Brain Pop! If you […]
Learn to play CHESS (an easy way!) A great HOMESCHOOL Resource!
Learn to play Chess! My kids love chess! I’ve always been a little intimated by the game until I saw this website! Seriously, the site has made chess understandable to someone like me who had no idea or comprehended the powers of the Queen. Yes, I like the QUEEN! [wpsr_pinterest] This site goes in my […]
McDonald Observatory Field Trip
On our recent trip to Odessa, Texas – the kids and I decided to drive down to the McDonald Observatory. [wpsr_pinterest] After getting off of the Interstate we took a beautiful road that was nestled in between the Davis Mountains. I can’t even begin to describe the beauty of the landscape. For 30 minutes, it […]
Homeschooling High School
I have been a busy little bee – the last 12 or so years. More like 16. Between being a mom and being a wife – I teach. Not only do I teach but I am the principal, counselor, PE coach, social activities director, bus driver, bus maintence department, food delivery guru, budget buster, budget […]
