Category Archives: Kids

Being a mother of two boys, I often think about the qualities I want to see develop in them as they grow up. I do a lot of teaching and modeling based on these certain qualities as probably all parents … Continue reading →

I’ve got my own little piece of paradise right here. And I didn’t even have to leave home. The sky is blue and the sun is shining, but I am in the backyard where it stays cool in the afternoon … Continue reading →

It was another beautiful weekend, and while we did not get outside as much as I would have liked, I got in a few solid hours of weeding, and this evening we did seed planting with the boys. Elias is … Continue reading →

I’ve been singing Bible songs to the boys since before they were born, and there have been a few that are their favorites. However, their most recent favorite is not my doing, but comes from Sunday School. We have a … Continue reading →

I’ll be the first one to tell you that being a stay-at-home-mom can wear you out like nobody’s business. (I also am a working mom for five weeks every summer and know that is tiring as well) But I still … Continue reading →

Now that Simon is 2 years old, I wanted to get some portraits taken. Of course we couldn’t leave out Elias! We made an appointment at JC Penny where we always have a good experience, dressed the boys in their … Continue reading →

Somehow we’ve managed to spread Simon’s birthday celebrations out into many different weekends. This weekend, we had some friends over to celebrate. Nathan and I were up late last night doing some last minute decorating and craft preparing. Then this … Continue reading →

It’s all in having a sense of balance. Earlier today we had about 25 people over at our house for a fun valentine’s celebration. There were kids and toys everywhere. I have to admit that at times it may have … Continue reading →

Sometimes I just like to write down a few of the things my children are saying for my own memories. Today, some of them may even provide you a laugh. So here you go…some snippets from Elias today: 1. Who … Continue reading →

Last night I went to pick up Elias from AWANA. When I got to the door and they called his name, he ran up and immediately showed me his hand. “Look, Mama! I got a sticker!” One of his teachers … Continue reading →