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
100 Ways to Keep Kids Safe Online
This week I have been on a quest, keeping kids safe online. I found a few resources that I have put in my LIKE pile. It kept growing and I eventually came up with a 100 ways. 100 ways to keep your kids safe online With our 5 kids we have learned some hard […]
Playing Audio from computer to Blu-Ray
Just figured out how to:Play audio from my computer to my Blu-ray Player (WIRELESSLY). {Happy Dance!!!} Let’s just say…this homeschooling Mommy now can play audio-books that have been downloaded to my computer all through the house and WILL accomplish more in my day. {BIG SMILE!} Now playing: Audio Adventures Theatre by Homeschool Freebie Of […]
Terrifying – I’m being tested on my decor!
My hubs loves to torture me! (I’m so kidding.) If you knew my hubs at all, you would know that I’m adored and honored in every way. (Except one.) He waits until my house is in total disarray and invites someone over for dinner. Well, he’s done that once. I finally forgave him. It […]
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 […]
