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 […]
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Homemade Egyptian School Projects–The Mummy
Homemade Egyptian School Projects–The Mummy My kids loved learning about mummies. (Me – not so much.) They loved to share with anyone who would listen how the priests got the brain out of the head. Let me just say, be careful when you blow your nose. Ugh. I don’t like the thought of any of […]

Road Trip to the Parthenon with Kids
I’m doing my best to make my kids like football! I love it! Well, I like it on T.V.! It means cooler weather, team-work, and good food! Side note: If you want an easy lesson in football – go here for Football 101! It will make you be the envy of the party! Growing up […]

What we should have done to prepare for college…
What we should have done to prepare for college… Disclosure: I was compensated for my time hosting this giveaway. I can’t believe college is right around the corner. We didn’t prepare enough. How does that even happen?! For 17 years, we knew that our little guy would grow up. I mean I would PRAY those […]

Guess That Homeschooler
I’m so excited to be a part of iHomeschool Network! I teamed up with 23 other Homeschool Bloggers to play Guess that Homeschooler! You have a chance to win a $250. Amazon gift card. I hope you win!!! I really hope you do! To enter you must go to the GUESS WHO page and match […]