Only 3 more days til Christmas Eve! I'm not ready yet! As we were driving home a couple days ago I was listing to my husband ALL the things on my list that I wished to get done but hadn't yet, I lamented like little Sarah in the video attached "I can't!" We drove down a street of cheerfully decorated Christmas home but just at this moment past a home with a big sign posted in the front, "I Continue Reading
Toddler Sarah Inspires Me to Try, Try Again
Mike took the kids sledding over the Thanksgiving weekend (just to the backyard). While all the big kids were having their fun, Sarah was busy overcoming great obstacles. Watch the video below and let here determination inspire you! 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
Traveling with a Family!
WOW! There really isn't a way to cram into this one post all we've done in the past 4 weeks but I will try to catch the highlights and share them with you in hopes they will 'light' up ideas for your family and crew! (Perhaps 4 or more posts will come out of this past 4 weeks!) First, upon coming home from the Dominican Republic, Emily and Anna had a couple days to finish preparations to leave Continue Reading
Little Laundry Room Helpers
Being the youngest of 10 children, Adelynn and Sarah are already very experienced when it comes to helping with laundry, loading and unloading the dishwasher, wiping and washing everything from cupboards to tubs to floors, taking out the garbage (my personal favorite to watch them do) and their latest favorite, yard work! :) http://youtu.be/da5JIIf1CqU It is AMAZING to me that little ones Continue Reading
Celebrate Family Fun!
Spring is almost here!! And at the first hint of warmth and sunshine my husband suggested soccer and flying a kite at the park. I must admit I wasn't that enthusiastic- mud - I was thinking- and cold- and babies to keep careful watch on, but seeing the children's sheer delight at his suggestion for family home evening we bundled up right and headed off to the nearest park. I can't even tell Continue Reading