So, we had a problem. I’m redoing the Game Room to become an Art Room. And, no, that’s not the problem. Although if my husband was cynical (a-hem) he might suggest it is. The problem is that I’m making bead and sticker tables (complete with their own storage! genius! pictures to follow soon!) from these...Continue Reading
Guess One… Elisabeth, NASCAR lover, embraces her passion for both the checkered flag AND the combination of yellow and red and creates an outfit out of the two. To fully celebrate the NASCAR culture, she sports peroxide-blonde hair and smudged black eyeliner. And a belt buckle the size of Texas. And a big bowl of...Continue Reading
Just in time for summer vacation, our family has finally settled into a school-day routine. The kids get up in the same order every morning: Nate, Elisabeth, Catie, then Sam. Nate usually is up at 6:15, then the rest follow in about 20-minute intervals. My routine is to go to bed at 10, so I’m...Continue Reading
So happy today after my talk last night went so well! Thank you, God! Here’s a rough copy, it anyone’s interested! Serenity Talk… God Healed me of Chronic Fatigue INTRODUCTION Thanks, Kathy. You’ll have to bear with me tonight I’m a writer, so I’m used to telling stories. Usually I can’t see my audience, though....Continue Reading
Tonight I’m speaking at a benefit about healing prayer for this wonderful ministry. I’m showing you a picture of the dress I’m wearing (from here…love!) because I don’t want to show you a picture of myself. Besides having my eyes closed in the picture, I probably look just like I feel: freaked out. It’s the...Continue Reading
Sam has a dentist appointment today. It’s long overdue for someone professional to look at his front tooth that apparently didn’t survive his bike accident.You know what else is long overdue?A visit to the podiatrist.For these three kids.Clearly they all have some serious foot problems.Corns and bunions and blisters and stress fractures.These are the only...Continue Reading
So, the twins’ school is hosting a Mothers Day Tea and the kids can’t wait. I can’t wait either since it’s so fun to be a mom–especially at teas when the kids tell the world how nice their mom is and how they’re going to be nicer to her. Fun all around. You know what’s...Continue Reading
These four-year-olds would LOVE for you to know that after (almost) three years in school, they’ve never ‘been on red.’ This is a cause for huge celebration in our car everyday. Seriously. Dramatic Partying that they have escaped a bad ‘mark’ for one more day. As the twins climb into the minivan, they scream, “GREEN!...Continue Reading
On days like today, my creative spirit seems like a curse. So much creative energy, so many dishes and loads of laundry. Instead of the dishes, and instead of the laundry, I’ll share some of those things that inspire me. And this little project will use up some of the creative energy. The creative energy...Continue Reading
If you know Elisabeth, you’re surely not surprised to see her on her Dad’s lap, sneaking in some swinging time. Elisabeth, shyer and more reserved than her siblings, always seeks out the one-on-one time with “my grownups.” M is like this, too. Although he doesn’t say, “my grownups.” Elisabeth, prefers to swing alone, or with...Continue Reading
