This title should actually read “The Christmas Picture That Didn’t Happen”. First. I thought I would use a picture from our vacation last year, but I think they were all too blurry. Then. I asked our friend who took Amanda’s graduation pictures if he could take one for us, but …

Emily belongs to a small group of about a dozen young people who are working their way through The Truth Project this year under the guidance of a a mom & dad who have an amazing heart for young people. We’re so thankful that Emily was asked to be part …

You Are an Angel A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas. What Christmas Ornament Are You? I don’t remember whose blog I saw this on, but I must have had a few minutes at one point during the Christmas season because I took the quiz and saved …

Here is a cute JibJab thingE ma-bob that my brother made for us. Unfortunatley, I can’t the code to work directly in this blog post so you’ll have to click on this JIBJAB LINK if you actually want to see a family snowball fight with pics from a couple of …

I’m reposting this blog entry from a year ago with an added note that a couple of months ago I decided I should make a few more stockings because I’m not getting any younger (LOL)!! I LOVE making these stockings so I ordered 3 more kits this year and plan …

Several of my blogging friends have done this meme this year so I thought I’d join in the fun. 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both as well as tissue paper/ribbon and boxes with decorative lids. 2. Real tree or artificial? We have an artifical tree, but I LOVE the …

I saw the state map on Kristine’s blog and thought it would be fun to see where all we have been, but then I saw a bunch of other things at that site and decided to do several maps. I realize these are coming up way bigger than the space …

All of you moms out there KNOW we (moms) have a lot on our plates. This mom video is so funny. It’s what a mom does in a day condensed down to a little over two minutes while being sung to the William Tell Overture. I know it’s been around …

This book is the first in the Redemption series. In it you’re introduced to all of the Baxter family members, their pastor, and other community members. This story focuses on Tim and Kari (Baxter) Jacobs and their struggles. I found this book very predictable in regard to the story line …