My daughter Allie and I went to the Ichthus music festival last Saturday.  We’ve been before.  We’ve made some great family memories there.  But this year was different.  Allie’s brother James [aka my son] is at Governor’s School for the Arts, so he wasn’t available.  Allie’s dad [aka my husband/lover/best friend] worked an Ichthus booth … More stop looking at our girl!!!

My husband and I have entered a new stage of parenting.  I don’t know if this season has an appropriated name.  Maybe: college preporpost adolescentorgood gosh!  my son’s old enough to join the armed forces Whatever the name, it’s definitely a different time in the life of a family.  I find myself laughing inside when … More a new day

I’m not a big believer in luck.  But I don’t want to get philosophical, or deep into the sociology of the family.  I simply want to get this point across: On Father’s Day I’m reminded I’ve been very blessed in the “man” aspect of my life. Not our Rambler, but this is what it looked … More Lucky Lady

Happy 22 years of wedded {mostly} bliss  to my sweet husband!  June is a celebratory month.  It was when I was a child.  My sister’s birthday is June 19.  Always right around Father’s Day.  Sandy, our childhood dog’s birthday was in June (yes, we celebrated it).  And let’s not forget Flag Day. Our daughter was … More most important

Here are three things I don’t recall ever hearing a pastor say in church: 1.  I have a heart for ABC neighborhood, where a lot of needy and poverty stricken individuals and families live.  It’s a part of town that needs renewal.  Therefore, my family is relocating to this neighborhood to live amongst the people … More 3 things

We have become a family of campers. This fact is fine with me, as I happily grew up in a family of campers.  I’m actually a third generation camper, and possibly a fourth.  I’ve camped in the desert, as in right smack in the middle of nowhere on government land I was free to roam … More [what.matters.most]

My husband and I have successfully navigated the middle school years. 2 kids = 6 years of middle school Allie in her graduation dress. As of daughter Allie’s 8th grade graduation on Wednesday, we’ve made it through adolescence and puberty, and we’re headed for college.  Of course, that also means we’ve mastered diapers, ear tubes, … More congrats to us

I just returned from a doctor appointment.  I won’t give you the nitty gritty details, but after doing a bit of research online [yes, I realize that researching one’s medical ailments via the internet can be a harrowing experience], I’ve come to the conclusion my medical impairment could have possibly been avoided if I was … More If I Am What I Eat

I don’t do a lot of bragging on my kids, but it’s Mother’s Day.  If there’s ever a day when a mom’s bragging should be allowed, it’s today.  So, here goes…… My son James was awarded the Junior Class Music Student of the Year Award this week. Daughter Al was awarded Band Student of the … More my kids are the best

I decided to pick out a cd for the week.  On Monday, I asked my son James if I could borrow a Gungor cd, and he suggested {Beautiful Things}.  My thoughts in doing this: I spend a while in the car each day, why not listen to something uplifting? Gungor albums are thematic, which I … More song of the week