Randomness

It’s been awhile since I’ve written a chatty post. I’ve been up to my elbows in dishes, diapers, laundry, home school curricula, and many other things I am certain my regular readers can relate to. I’ve had very little time or desire to try to write more than two sentences in my hands-free “free” time [...]

William’s Birth Story – Part 1 of 2

Text to hubby on the morning of June 30th – Guess William will be a July baby Hubby’s text to me – Y? My text back – Because it’s the last day of June and I’m not in labor yet silly! Two hours later: My text to Bobby – Come home! I am headed to [...]

We Welcome Our Newest Addition

William Reagan Born June 30th at 8:00 pm 7 lbs 11 oz and 19 inches long And the first brown-haired baby we’ve had!

Unplugging…An article to share

When I logged online this morning and went through my daily routine of checking emails, the weather, a quick glance at the news and a few of my favorite blogs I was surprised to see this post – Unplugged. I have been having similar thoughts…Perhaps because I have spent more time online than I am [...]

L.I.F.E. Lessons

It seems only a short time ago that I announced we had a “bun in the oven” – well, almost a short time. These last couple of weeks especially have quite possibly been the longest weeks of my life. Never has a pregnancy been so hard on my body. We’re very thankful to the Lord [...]

Spring has Sprung!

Sunday afternoons at the park… Pastel colored candies… Watermelon sear-sucker sun-dresses… Dirty bare feet… Clean bare feet… First knife…whittling wood… …and Dandelion wishes. This is a Finer Thing.

Quit Wasting Food

Blast from the Past: This post has gotten a lot of hits since I posted it almost 2 years ago, so I thought it would be a good reminder and decided to re-post it! _________________________________ How’s that for a catchy title!? LoL Most of us HomeMakers try to be frugal, to make the most of [...]

Bun in the Oven

July 10th

Life on “Ship”

My husband and I like to explore tall ships, and the Balclutha, a 19th century square rigger, is a new favorite. When we poked around its compact captain’s quarters recently, I felt very much at home, and I wasn’t sure why. Maybe it was the efficient, wood-paneled rooms, so much like our RV’s. Maybe it [...]

A Wife and Mother’s Personal Evaluation

My husband recently found where I had place this personal evaluation between the covers of a book. He brought it to me and said, “This is really good!? Where did you get this from!?” But I don’t remember where I found this check-up list for wives and moms. I can’t seem to find it online, [...]

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