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
In Chicken News…
If you didn’t know, we have backyard chickens. We have learned a great deal about chickens. They each have their own little personality. This little bantam (Chicken Little) likes to crow like a rooster. I think she is just confused. (Lana likes to live in denial.) This other little bantam (Laurel) also likes to pretend […]
Homeschool Conference in Dallas
Do you homeschool? Or do you know someone who does? There is a brand new conference coming to Dallas, Texas next month, June 26 – 28th. I love homeschool conferences. Even when I didn’t homeschool, I went and they were just so uplifting. I refer them as “encouragement booster shots” for homeschool parents. Many times […]
Helpers and Hints with the 3 R’s + more~Part 4~
These helpers or hints have helped me tremendously. I just love cute little sayings that help me remember English, Spelling and Arithmetic rules. I will have at least 7 parts and 7 hints each time. ( 7 happens to be my favorite number. I also have 77 ways to save or spend less. There are […]
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 […]
