Many of you reading this are dear friends and family... some of you reading this are friends we do not yet know! Some of you have had major impact on us since our youth! And some of you haven’t even left a comment here yet.. But today finds us deeply grateful for you, old friends- who have impacted us, molded us, made impressions in our heart to stay, and new friends- good human beings that Continue Reading
It’s a Spooky Happy
Halloween has always been a special holiday for our family. I met my husband on a blind date on Halloween night (through our friend Heidi—Bless her FOREVER)! It's a holiday that was created to scare away evil or stranded spirits and to give to the poor; the beggars who went from door to door. I hope Mike and I and our family can always be a force for good in this world and give generously to Continue Reading
So Many Children, She Didn’t Know What to Do!
Happy Halloween Friends! Every Halloween is a challenge to come up with "something to wear". Many years we've combined our efforts and come up with a unique "family" costume that is greater than the sum of it's parts! http://youtu.be/57yTdFB2y2w This year we had a blast creating a look quite the opposite to ourselves—we hope!! Hee hee! Though 'there was an old woman who lived in a shoe, Continue Reading
Singing for Others – Celebrating Service
For family night this week we headed to the nearby assisted-living center to sing. SO MUCH FUN!!! The kind smiles and welcoming arms of our friends there filled our hearts with joy. Amazing how going to serve someone else always lifts your life the most. The children loved it! - even the babies! We've tried to remind the children often "it's more blessed to give than to receive". Celebrate Continue Reading