God is My Given

You know what's annoying? When you're having a conversation with someone, usually a fellow believer, and you find yourself in the awkward position of either telling a story or answering a question…and you feel the need to “disclaim” that God...

How to Make 2014 Better

Made any resolutions? Broken any yet? Making strict promises for the year stinks. Sets you up for failure. Boo. Instead of resolutions, the women in our family choose a word for the year. It’s a word to encourage us, make us more well-rounded, or improve a...
Life’s too Short to Have Ugly Things

Life’s too Short to Have Ugly Things

About two years ago, I resolved that life was too short to surround myself with boring, mundane objects. Since I work from home and stay home with our youngest son, the majority of my life is spent in my house…and I looooove being in my home. Why not surround...
Day after Christmas

Day after Christmas

Hello my friends! Did you have a fantastic wonderful relaxing day or was it full of shopping, work, cooking, laundry… Were you able to take a nap? I hope so. We had a lovely Christmas, and today was pretty relaxing. I fell asleep during an episode of Criminal...
Day After Christmas

Day After Christmas

Any leftovers calling your name? Tins of baked decadence? A couple hundred unanswered emails? Blog posts to write? *wink* I began the day with great intentions, and after heating up Christmas brunch, I planned to sit and write… But three little sweethearts had...
Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

It's days like today that I wish I had nine stomachs. I can't wait to show you what gourmet goodness came from our kitchen! Plus, our friends, neighbors, and church family were extremely generous with their baking skills. I hope you're enjoying your...