A Glimpse.

At the begining of summer I finally entered the age of “current” technology and got a smart phone. And it has a camera. And I can’t believe I ever lived without it. As a photographer I always want to “capture the moment” but carrying a huge camera around my neck 24/7 isn’t always an option. […]

Coming Soon!!

Today I start cooking, baking, washing, and packing. We are not moving. There is no baby coming. It is vacation time!!! We are having a “stay” cation this year. My parents are joining us and part of the week will be spent on their farm. The kids will run through the fields, swim in the […]

A Family Affair

We are very intentional about our family time. It is one of our top priorities for our family and not something that we take lightly. We MAKE it happen not just let it happen. So the other weekend when I brought home three bushels of corn I saw it as a “Family Affair”. We gathered […]

How I do all I do. – How do I keep my energy up?

So serious If I had a quarter for every time someone asked me how I do all that I do I would be wealthy and could hire a servant and not do near as much. But, alas, I don’t have a quarter for each time and so I continue to do it all. I minister […]

It is summer.

This is the year of the slip n slide!! Water Play We have spent lots of time building relationships. These two are becoming the best of friends. And I am super busy. I’m working the garden, teaching school, cleaning, working photo sessions, hosting parties for church. I love my life but if I seemĀ a little […]

Starting them out young.

Kate warming up Could I ask for any cuter work out partners? Hit the mat!! Swing those arms!! It is time to stretch. This is as close to a Wordless Woednesday post as I could get!!! I hope you enjoyed!! This post is linked to –

Little Boys and Baby Dolls

While not everyone agrees that little boys should play with baby dolls, I can’t think of very many things much cuter than that. Exhibit A – And since he and his big sister are two peas in a pod and do everything together, it stands to reason that he would play with baby dolls when […]

Think Before You Speak

Have you ever found yourself in one of those situations with your children, or anyone for that matter, where you said something that you were so confident in to, only minutes later realize you were wrong? The other day I did. And the situation involved this little visitor…. You see, when I went to cut […]