Still draining the summer to its very dregs over here. How about you? Are you making room in the schedule for lots of Quadrant Two activies? (aka important but not urgent) Are you fitting in quiet time? Moments of grace, joy and peace? We're trying, and I don't think it's a contradiction to say that we have to actively seek those moments of … [Read more...]
My Little American Heritage Girl
Angela needed to do a poster, scrapbook or video to fulfill the Tenderheart Level Award... ...so she did a video of her poster. Isn't she sweet? And way more nervous than normal? … [Read more...]
Catching Up
Yesterday was Laetare Sunday. Do you got your joy on for the rest of Lent? My family does. From left to Right: John, me, Joe (holding Francis), Felicity (holding George), Angela, Jem, (standing behind Felicity), and Cate Photo Credit: Mark Brown See? (Okay, I admit that we were having a photo taken for Family Foundations and … [Read more...]
Dads and Daughters
...and their thoughts on deer. I can honestly say that my husband is one of the best influences in my daughters' lives. For all his obnoxious sarcasm when they just want a straight answer...for all his stubborn insistence that they play at least one sport...for all the ways that he pushes them to “stay the course” when it comes to, say, … [Read more...]
A Wickedly Wonderful (and Exhausting) Three Days
I'm sorry. It's Monday and I'm talking about my exhausting weekend. That's not right! You probably need as much pep in your step as I do. Here's Maggie's Helpful Hint #1: Coffee. Lots of it. (I'm on my 2nd 3rd cup.) Alas, there's no Helpful Hint #2. Are you kidding? You leave me one in the com-box because, HELLO, it's been an exhausting … [Read more...]
In Praise of Being a Brave Big Sister
Because, you know, in this day and age it's important to be brave. Okay, wait a minute. This was supposed to be a post about the little sister. It was her 9th birthday, after all. The Little Sister (aka Miss Intrepid) So why am I talking about the almost-11-year-old? The Brave Big Sister (aka Miss Cake … [Read more...]
Back to School {with gratitude}
Prologue: I hope that my words speak to your heart somehow, because the devil has sure been working on mine. Every morning he renews his attack. He chides me about my cluttered home; he reminds me—constantly—of all my failures; and he taunts me nonstop about the many accomplishments of all my friends. “Get behind me,” I say, and I walk away, … [Read more...]
{Pretty Happy Funny Real}
The Fridge Magnet Wisdom Edition {pretty} This is Angela, the author of all the following quotes. She's pretty as a picture but don't let that fool you. The "run" that she speaks of is a run for my money, which she gives me every day. {happy} I've decided to take this advice to heart. I'm not getting any younger, after … [Read more...]
[Almost] Wordless Wednesday
~ by Angela ~ (of course) … [Read more...]
Changes for Felicity
Take a look at the following photo and tell me if you can spot the differences: I’ll wait. (Hint: It has nothing to do with the position of her bookmark.) Yep, Felicity had over ten inches of her hair lopped off by Kelsey, my favorite stylist. Because this was a Locks of Love donation, Kelsey cut her hair for free. What a … [Read more...]
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