As I drove to California this weekend, I had so much on my mind. I knew I would be out of my league with Tyler and Wendy. I knew that I have so much to learn. {I also had a small panic attack when the rain and fog started. It was thick as pea soup. Goodness, gracious...
Family
Blue Lily – Oceanside, CA
This weekend I'm taking a photography class. Tyler and Wendy from Blue Lily are sharing their amazing world with us. Yes, they are just as amazing in person. And wow - my entire world is already upside down - I am learning so much. I will be studying my notes for...
A game developer, a priest, or something else…
Tonight, after dinner, Nate and I had the rare chance to just sit at the table alone and talk. It was so nice just to hear his thoughts. He would like to be a game developer, a priest, or ... (I just cannot remember the third one - Â because I was so intrigued by the...
Riley showing his #DisneySide – The box reveal!
Memories of the CRUMY kids…
I'm listening to Julia talk about hilarious skits at youth group tonight. She and Nate are laughing hysterically in the kitchen and it is 8:30 at night. I should be fussing at them to get in bed, but I am grinning ear to ear. Oh, I have the best memories of my youth...
Life more Abundantly
{Print: Â The Olive Tree} Nate had a Rugby game Saturday. Julia played with a new friend all day. Riley and I took a nap together. Brian cleaned the garage. I am blessed. So very blessed. It is nice to have a little rest after the holidays. Do you agree? I have been on...
Friendship and Seasons
Apparently, when I was dropped off for my first day of Kindergarten, I waved to my father while holding my mother's hand and yelled, "I am going to have millions and millions of friends!". Apparently one wonderful brother wasn't enough for me and I was ready to expand...
Sunday nights…
Sunday nights are usually very low key around here. I like it. We have a sit down dinner and talk over the next week. Brian and I try to be honest about what we are worried about with the kids. They pray the most beautiful prayers for us and it let's them know how...
Plant Therapy
Today, Riley and I spent a lot of time at The Simple Farm this morning. After being there, and impulsively buying strawberry plants, I decided to go to Home Depot. I decided that plants were needed. Green, healing, happy plants. Riley's adoption is taking so much...
41
41 years. It has been 41 years since Roe vs. Wade. I could tell you how amazed I am at the lack of coverage of the march on Washington DC today. I could tell you how sad I am that  we still disagree on this. I could tell you how I worry and pray for those that face...