I have been kind of incognito for a while. Life has changed in the last year, drastically. For one, we had a baby. Well, not me. But, our family. In other words, we are adopting again. I will share more in the future. It is amazing how this little one came to be in our […]
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It is well with my soul…
It is well with my soul. A 5th grade memory. Learning to “laugh at myself.”

Emotional Wreck Week
For whatever reason, what we thought was going to be, isn’t.
We are crushed, but not broken. Hurt but not dismayed.
What we held n our hands and got to love on for very few short hours was amazing for this side of Heaven.

Great NEWS! After a year of destruction – we have a blessing!
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah […]

It has been a while…
Ecclesiates 3: 1-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:2 a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;3 a time to kill, and a time to heal;a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 a time […]
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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 […]
American Girl Doll Fun
My daughters love the American Girl Doll stories, the free magazines, movies and of course the dolls. My eldest daughter wanted one for her birthday last year. Molly! Her very very very good friend’s family (Grandma, Aunt, Mom and I think the other Grandma) went in and bought her Molly for her birthday. I can’t […]
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 […]

Creating a Masterpiece Lessons in Pastel Review and Giveaway
Creating a Masterpiece Lessons in Pastel Review and Giveaway Have you ever used pastels? I thought they were just crayons until I listened to Sharon Hofer from Creating a Masterpiece – Lessons in Pastel explained they they are actually oil paints that will stain white couches and floors. Guess who has a white couch with […]









