My daughter was so sweet and came together with her grandparents and bought us tickets to Passion 2019. Unfortunately, we couldn’t attend for logistical reasons but we were able to stream it online. Christine Caine one of the speakers was so encouraging to me. So I wanted to share the link and embed the video […]
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Dear Mr. Blog
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 […]

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 Homeschooling
30 Day Giving Challenge – Day 1
Today was our first day of the Giving Challenge. It was a treat.My kids have been attending a local Home school Co-op so they decided to write thank you notes to their teachers. It is a lot easier said than done. Our next feat was we made a thankful jar. We decided to write things […]
Favorite Things – just some.
1. Cobalt Blue – This color is going to be in Heaven – I just know it! It makes me happy! This also totally Works for ME!!! 2. Trees! I love the smell. I love the way they move but are able to stand with trials. They remind me of God’s Glory! 3. Texas Sunsets […]
Remember Goliad…TEXAS History comes alive!
I had 8th grade Texas History many years ago. If you live in Texas and go to public school – it is something they feel you should learn. My Texas History teacher, Coach C. was awesome! He made it fun and exciting. He probably doesn’t realize how much he has influenced others to teach, including […]
Once upon a time…there was a real fairy tale.
There is no other book that makes me appreciate my life more than the Word of God. It is a Real Life Fairy Tale. In my home school curriculum – it suggests that I teach my students to memorize the books of the Bible. I don’t know about you but sometimes I ponder “Why do […]