What a privilege…

I know, I know, I missed my Tuesday tip.  Oh well.  I had more important things going on!
Last night was our last MOPS meeting of the year and it was so great.  I am so grateful to my steering team, who are so dedicated and who put so much work into making everything look fabulous [...]

Introducing…

Sammy!

A sweet and lovable 5 year old cocker spaniel, adopted recently from a MOPS friend.  The kids love him and he (seems to) enjoy them.  He’s adjusting really well!

TTAH Tuesday – leftover buns

Somehow we always have leftover buns after we have hamburgers or hotdogs.  I used to put them back into the package, throw them in the fridge, thinking I’d use them for sandwiches or something.  I never did.  I’d usually end up throwing them out.
That’s when I had an “aha” moment.
I now use leftover buns for [...]

“BaBaaaa”

Little A (2 yr. old extraordinaire) has recently begun to run to her bedroom and shut the door when she’s got something or doing something that she knows she’s not supposed to have or do.
(Unfortunately, she can’t open it once it’s shut, but that’s a story for a different time.)
This morning I heard the door [...]

TTAH Tuesday – getting rid of weeds

After moving into our current house early last summer, I realized I needed to learn a lot more about gardening!  We have some beautiful flower gardens, and it seemed I’d weed one day and those nasty things would be right back up the next. 
My mom recommended Preen Weed Preventer. 
Here’s a link to their website.  If [...]

a lovely two days.

time alone.
a walk in Highland Park.  beeautiful.
prayer with a friend.
mom’s surgery went well.
time to listen to God about what he wants me to say at our last MOPS meeting.
mom’s dog behaving.
spring program at school.  cute, cute kids.  i love seeing them grow up.
horse tire swings in the backyard.
two more snakes dead (not in the house, [...]

TTAH Tuesday – Devotions with Kids

At our last MOPS meeting we had a youth pastor come and speak with us about sharing your faith with your kids.  She emphasized the importance of reading the Bible with our kids from a young age.
I have tried to do devotions with my kids on a regular basis, although I’ll admit that I struggle [...]

Did you know?

…that snakes can climb pipes?
Oh, yes they can.  And I’m not just talking about gigantic pythons.  Regular old garter snakes.  CAN.  CLIMB.  PIPES.
And I had one in my bathroom on Tuesday, just to prove it.
I despise snakes.  I don’t even like looking at pictures of them in books (I turn the page really fast).
So you [...]