When 2010 started, I thought I knew what was up. I wrote:
Health- The 2010 picture of health will be the main focus for the first quarter of this year. This is because I’m having surgery sometime this month (more on it later, and it isn’t what you might think) and …

On New Year’s Day I mentioned wanting to get to know God better and starting by reading The Bible all the way through. I’m happy to say that I am on track for the 90 day challenge and finished the book of Genesis today.
If you know me …

You know those pictures they show on TV or the movies where they start to zoom in and suddenly you realize the big picture is made up of a mosaic consisting of lots and lots of tiny pictures? And as the zoom continues you realize those tiny pictures are made …

I took this picture via remote the other day when setting up for the all important large family picture. It cracks me up. For one, I have big hair. And the look on my face… well, I knew it wasn’t a “real picture” but it turned into something that I …

When we drive around town, I usually have the radio on and it is usually tuned to J103, the local CCM station. One rather popular song that keeps popping up in their playlist is Praise You in this Storm by Casting Crowns. The lyrics are very moving and calming- reminding …

So, I decided to try and think about the things I know about myself in an effort to answer “Who am I?” question.
And one of the areas of my life- one of the true things about me- is my online life. The blogging, the twittering, the facebooking, and the …

Yesterday morning I looked out the backdoor and stared at the mountain, peering at the colors of the trees and wondering, “Is it today?”
I always worry I might miss the peak of Fall colors and with all the rain we had recently it would be very easy for the …

Next Monday I am turning 33. My birthday always gives me a sense of excitement and entitlement. I always want it to be about me, me, me. From the moment I wake up, I desire to have everyone around shower me with love, attention, affection, and gifts.
Honestly, it doesn’t ever …

Last Friday, Damon and a friend participated in Camp Out to Stamp Out Homelessness. It was put together by our local Interfaith Hospitality Network, a homeless ministry our church is heavily involved in. While it was fun for Damon and Dave, they got to make things out of cardboard (they …

Our family had an awesome weekend. And when we got home, well, I took one look around and realized it was time for a break.
As the mom who organizes a lot of things around here, I have been trying to prioritize the cake ingredients in order make school number one …