This past weekend, we decided to join some friends (and some of their friends, and some of their friends) on a big group camping trip. We picked a beautiful spot in the mountains – not a campground – and were looking forward to a weekend of family, friends, food, and re-connecting with nature. It was …
Monthly Archive: May 2011
May 27
The Girl
I tell a lot of stories about my youngest, but you just can’t truly appreciate her unless you see her in action. Now, I know that kid videos are never as cute to anyone else as they are to the child’s parents, but if you need a quick break from life, take a look at …
May 26
Plank Pullin’: The one where I don’t like Oprah
It’s Plank Pullin’ time! The one day a week that we strongly resolve to ignore the multitude of specks and sawdust around us and pull one bona fide plank from our own eye. Matthew 7:3-5, style. Yesterday, Oprah Winfrey aired her final show after 25 years on the air. I share that just in case …
May 25
They’re Just LAZY
Lazy: (adjective) averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent. In the past couple of days, I have heard no less than half a dozen people use the word “lazy” in regards to their children, usually in the context of: Oh my kids could never homeschool, they’re too lazy. Or, unschooling wouldn’t work for …
May 24
The (Wo)man in the Mirror
I’m starting with the man in the mirrorI’m asking him to change his waysAnd no message could have been any clearerIf you want to make the world a better placeTake a look at yourself and make a change. ~Michael Jackson I like to be able to fix things. I think most of us, especially as …
May 23
Inspired Occasions Giveaway WINNERS
Thanks to all who participated in the Inspired Occasions Giveaway, and a special thanks to Bonnie for donating her time and talents! The winning comment of the local, one dozen cupcakes is:Brandie · 5 days agoI’d love to enter both!! Beautiful work And the winner of the dozen cupcake toppers is: Jenny · 5 days …
May 20
The Story of a Cupcake
This is the pretty cupcake picture I shared on Facebook We wanted to bake yesterday. We found a yummy-sounding recipe we hadn’t tried before, and Everett, Tegan and I went to the store to pick up a couple of things we were missing. We made the cupcakes, and they cooled while the kids rode around …
May 19
Plank Pullin’: Cuz everything little thing’s gonna be alright
It’s Plank Pullin’ time! The one day a week that we strongly resolve to ignore the multitude of specks and sawdust around us and pull one bona fide plank from our own eye. Matthew 7:3-5, style. Two of my four kids have a tendency to worry. They get caught up in “what ifs”, stress out …
May 17
Food: Balance, Choice & Freedom
A few things you will never hear in this house: No dessert until you finish your vegetables. Just a few more bites. You’ll sit at the table until dinner time is over. No, you can’t have that. Things you very well might hear in this house: Can we make cookies for breakfast? (Sure) Can I …
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