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 […]
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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 Master Bedroom
We have been in the middle of remodeling our home, aka The Lighthouse (#DIYplus5) for a while now. Almost 3 years, but who is counting? Well, me. But, hey…we won’t dwell on those almost 1-0-9-6 days. Let us focus on the Master Bedroom, one of my favorite rooms. It has been quite the journey from […]
Adoption Journey Update Number 1
These past few months have flown by…literally. I don’t even remember most of them. Some days, I know God just saves my heart from some despair that happens with living life, a crazy messy life. For example: Our oldest is graduating soon. Then right after that, all the kids will be following in his footsteps […]
Our Homeschooling
Building a Table with brotherly love
This is my eldest. He is great at putting things together…unlike his mother. Notice Parker the Cat. She is good at taking things apart. This is my second born, he is good at following instructions, unlike his mother. My first born can use a hex key with his eyes closed. My second born has other […]
New $100 Bill
My hubs has led the Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Class more than a few times so we use the cash envelope system. Meaning I pay with cash most of the time. Most of the time my grocery bill is always over $100.00 for the week. It is not uncommon for me to pay with a […]
DIY Heating Pad with kids
DIY Heating Pad with kids Ever have those terrible earaches in the middle of the night and have nothing on hand to soothe it? Here is something you can make in minutes with your kids for under a $1.00! Join me over at The Happy Housewife today as I show you how to make one […]
10 things I’ve learned about myself through homeschooling
I participating the next 10 weeks in a Top 10 Lists on Tuesdays. Follow iLoveMy5Kids on Facebook so you don’t miss a post. This week is: 10 Things I’ve learned about myself through homeschooling There are many things I’ve learned about myself through homeschooling, one is having a lunch lady or man, is a true […]
