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 […]
Our Homeschooling
The time has come…Olympics in London!
Running the Race Olympics started early this morning. (I know this is before the opening ceremonies.) Soccer and Archery started 2 days early, apparently team members need their rest. If I ran like them…I need a year of rest. I guess since we are studying Ancient Greece, I’m even more excited about these games. Plus, […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]









