hello, Monday. hello, growing garden and fresh cut flowers. hello, hours of outside fun. hello, pregnant naps in the sunshine. hello, week 23 (this one is flying by!) hello, super heroes and new bike helmets. hello, rain drops forecasted, but sun peeking through. hello, fresh fish for dinner (caught by my … [Read more...]
growing up, i lived on a 40 acre farm with lots of barns, hay mounds, and fields to explore. there were many times that my sisters and i were running around for hours with little to no supervision (that we knew of) and had plenty of time to make new inventions (ahem, hay mound swing made from 100 year old pulleys), climb trees, and … [Read more...]
........baby! and healthy and happy in there at 21 weeks! we took the kids to the ultrasound and they were so darling, especially Brother, who stayed by my side, holding my hand, and whispering, "you ok, mama?" for most of the time. when we got the news...... Sister was ecstatic and her exact words were, "I told you!" … [Read more...]
we enjoyed a fun-filled weekend with my little sister and her husband. they drove the 10 hours from IN and spent a few days with us. while here, we took them into the city (Washington, DC) and had such a great time. the weather was a perfect 68 degrees and sunny! it was such a sweet time with them and i love to see how happy they … [Read more...]
it's been raining for three days straight, but despite the fact that we are locked inside the house, i've been overwhelmingly aware of how the Lord is renewing and refreshing the earth during this wet spell. perhaps, it is just much more noticeable when you are surrounded by forest, but i've never really appreciated the vibrant … [Read more...]
we are part of a small group through our church that meets every saturday night after church and shares dinner together and a time of bible study. everyone pitches in to help with the meal and i've been so impressed with the amazing spread of food every week. below, i put together some of the meal ideas we've tried and also some new … [Read more...]
sometimes a man just needs to come home from a rough day at work and... eat a pork chop, drink a craft beer, light a fire, and listen to the game under the sunset. tonight is one of those nights. thank you, Lord, for your provision and peace in the midst of chaos. … [Read more...]
oh, such a fun day picking beautiful tulips! jon's aunt was visiting from california, and we had a blast amongst the blooming beauties. we took TONS of tulips home with us and shared them with my inlaws and neighbors. the two huge bouquets in my house are making me so so happy!for local friends, this awesome tulip farm is in the middle … [Read more...]
we live in the middle of the woods and there is much wildlife including deer, rabbits, and squirrels. but, one of the main things i was looking forward to about living in the country was to be able to have my own garden. so, i'm determined to try some methods for protecting my itty bitty plants from complete disaster. here's what … [Read more...]
this isn't your regular "guest post" and it is truly worth your time to take a minute and read what my dear friend, amanda, has to share with you today. my heart breaks for her struggles, but i see God being glorified through her difficult situation and heartache and she and her husband are a serious encouragement to me.love … [Read more...]
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