A few weekends ago, we had a beautiful memorial picnic at Knoebel’s Amusement Resort, for my Grandma (and Grandpa on Dad’s side) who passed away in January. It really couldn’t have been a better way to celebrate her life and the legacy that she and Grandpa have left...
We are a little more than halfway through our pregnancy (almost to the 3rd trimester) with our eagerly awaited little one. I realize that I haven’t shared a ton about this pregnancy journey and I’ve been meaning to, time has just gotten away from me. Understandably,...
*Super Late Posting* This was written a few months ago after writing part 1. Right now my 3 year old daughter’s favorite bible story is the story of Joseph, she wants to listen to it, read it, and talk about it with me. I wrote about Joseph and his journey with the...
Whether it's waiting for a career switch, or waiting for the right future spouse to come along, or waiting for the finances to get into a better home, or waiting for good news after a medical diagnosis, or waiting for the double line on the pregnancy test to appear,...
Typically, I send a letter with our Christmas photo each year, and since I didn’t this year I thought I would give a little update. Especially, since I…
The Christmas season is underway and for many of us, the time from Thanksgiving to New Years can quickly fill up with many activities, traditions, and get-togethers with family and friends. For some, this season is the most anticipated time of year and for others it...
In May of this year (2023), I got to attend my first homeschool convention ever. My husband, Phil and some of my in-laws have been involved with different homeschool conventions over the years (in both work and volunteer capacities). Since we have been married, Phil...
Today we are on our way to Tennessee for a homeschool convention. We have done quite a bit of traveling as family, starting when our daughter, Isa, was only a few months old. Traveling with littles can be intimidating so I wanted to share some tips and ideas. Now I...
This fall I shared about the preschool curriculum, All Aboard the Animal Train, that I got from My Father’s World (read about that here). While we had started using some of the books and activities I wasn’t quite ready to start the curriculum yet. When I originally...
Our twin baby girls, Emma and Elyse, recently celebrated their heavenly birthday (I miscarried at the end of March 2022-read that story here). I am so thankful for the brief time that I got to carry them, even though it has not been an easy journey. In honor of their...