I originally wrote this when my oldest was turning 6 years old. It still rings true today so I updated it. _____________________________________________________________ Today my oldest turned 11 years old. Whenever my oldest has a birthday this whole “motherhood” thing … Continued
I have always wanted to serve overseas. I used to dream of being in a foreign country, meeting new people, living without excess and sharing Christ’s love whenever there was an opportunity for it. We got married, his dreams became … Continued
Woke or Not Woke? How about love? A lot of what I see unfolding is a complicated mess and no one side is devoid of sin, selfishness, and tribalism. I am mainly talking to professing Christians, especially the ones who … Continued
My five year old woke up yesterday morning and said “It’s fair day,” with a big grin across his face. October in Central Texas means pumpkins, dreaming of cooler weather (but not always getting it) and the Heart O’ Texas … Continued
I have been avoiding this topic in blog form because I do not want to speak as if we have the perfect method for well-behaved, God-fearing children. In reality, any one of my children are one tantrum, one “no,” or one … Continued
A few nights ago I sat the kiddos in a circle on the floor. They knew I was in teacher mode, put their hands on their knees and locked it on. I had been hearing a lot of blaming all … Continued
Our Baby Baby — Jed — is one month old today!! We have enjoyed hearing the age old question…”Are you guys having more?” I figured I would write a blog post answering that question. I want to include exactly how … Continued
My due date with Baby #6 is next Tuesday, Feb. 27. Around this time, my body starts to settle in for labor and I receive several loving text messages from friends and family anticipating Baby’s Birthday. The week before my … Continued
Yesterday I overheard a waitress say “I survived Christmas! It feels like with kids you prepare a month, it lasts for 5 minutes and then your house is a disaster.” I have felt this way a few years with our … Continued
Our youngest turned 1 the first week of November. I’ll be honest by sharing that we planned his cake smash and small celebration after a few other events because it was feeling rushed in between other things. We keep birthdays … Continued