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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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 […]

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 […]
Vision, Where art thou?
Okay, I’m in curricula planning mode! I’d rather be at the dentist. To me, this is the worse part of homeschooling. I have used one particular curriculum for my children however it is not the easiest to use with multiple children because of it’s design. So, I’m on to the never ending search. Today, I […]
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 […]








