This is the time of year when I say goodbye for now nearly every day. My youth are heading to college. For those who are returning, our final times are filled with updates on summer and plans for the year. A nice hug, a prayer and a reminder to stay in touch. But it is … Continue reading Saying Goodbye for now
Celebrations
Our youth Back to School Retreat was yesterday and today at Windermere. We had a great time together even though it was incredibly hot! Over 100 degrees!! They swam some yesterday in the lake and we tried to stay indoors as much as possible. I love my youth and it was a good time to … Continue reading Celebrations
Hot Summer Days
Last night I had our 2nd Annual College Campout. With some of our hottest summer days .... which is why I was thankful that they voted to stay inside!! We made s'mores in the oven and enjoyed the comfort of AC. Very wise decision. I went to bed around 3 this morning so I'm a … Continue reading Hot Summer Days
Brother and Sister – So Far, So Good!
Going Green One Bag at a Time
I purchased my new hemp grocery bags today! I'm excited for them to arrive and to release me from the large amounts of plastic grocery bags I receive while grocery shopping. Yes, some money up-front but over the long haul our world will be a little bit better place. By no means have I overhauled … Continue reading Going Green One Bag at a Time
Travels
I had vacation time this past week and was able to spend some time with friends. I spent a few days at Windermere with my friend, Marcia. We had a great time just catching up on life and sitting by the pool. Then I went on to Springfield to spend time with my friend, Kailey … Continue reading Travels
What I've been Doing Lately . . .
Here is a picture of what has been occupying my time lately! 🙂 My beautiful niece and very handsome nephew. Blake is a great big brother - taking care of Morgan, asking to hold her, sharing his hotwheels with her even though she can't play with them yet. You can see why I'd rather be … Continue reading What I've been Doing Lately . . .
Crossover
Took the youth to Crossover Festival in Camdenton, MO, this weekend. I'm really tired right now after a very short night last night so I won't post much. The bands were great and I was introduce to a couple of new ones I really liked. The weather was perfect. You couldn't ask for any better … Continue reading Crossover
Scrapbook Confession
I'm scrapbooking. Telling you this feels like I'm confessing that I still suck my thumb under the cover of night. Which I don't. Unless highly stressed. But still... I feel like I'm betraying my childhood covenant to "Tom-boy-ish-ness". Scrapbooking seems so wrong; so feminent; so, so, so ... crafty. But I have a nephew and … Continue reading Scrapbook Confession
Greeting Cards
I'm considering writing some greeting cards as a way to hone my writing skills and to make a little (emphasis on little) extra cash. So I was wondering what your thoughts are on greeting cards. What do you look for in a card? What struggles have you discovered in trying to find just the right … Continue reading Greeting Cards
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